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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,790

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $24,458 $24,458
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Floor mats 106 106    
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
Cargo mat 91 91 50 50
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Heated front seats 440      
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Cassette player     225 225
Rear spoiler     360 360
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Floor mats 66 66    
Cargo net 34 34 32 32
Cargo mat 58 58 36 36
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,721 1,721
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Heated front seats 352      
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Cassette player     180 180
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 5,296 2,246 8,405 7,705
Options (change) 4,393 1,858 7,499 6,854
Destination 605 605 650 650
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,361 $38,141 $35,490 $34,790
Total Invoice $32,106 $33,807 $32,607 $31,962

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,361$38,141$35,490$34,790
Adjustments for Features-2,550-2,875-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,811$35,266$34,440$34,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$350
Total Invoice$32,106$33,807$32,607$31,962
Adjustments for Features-2,252-2,548-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,854$31,259$31,642$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,405$0$320

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,525$2,700$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$2,875$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,252-2,548-9650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in106.4 in
Length184.6 in174.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height67.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355061%
Total Not Requested230039%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355070%
Total Not Requested150030%

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