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Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,399

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelAvalonRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,792 $24,458
Floor mats 199  
Rear spoiler 349 360
Navigation system 1,450 2,000
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Floor mats 126  
Rear spoiler 219 288
Navigation system 1,291 1,721
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,998 8,615
Options (change) 1,636 7,381
Destination 760 560
Total Price $39,193 $35,610
Total Invoice $35,188 $32,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $766
Model Year20122006
ModelAvalonRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,193$35,610
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,233$35,610
Total Invoice$35,188$32,399
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,633$32,399

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelAvalonRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,275$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelAvalonRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in106.4 in
Length197.6 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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