Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $127

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $31,000
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $28,681
Side curtain airbags 650    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Cargo mat 91 91 50
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Side curtain airbags 559    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34 32
Cargo mat 58 58 36
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,720
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 5,296 2,246 3,385
Options (change) 4,393 1,858 2,882
Destination 605 605 670
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $36,361 $38,141 $35,055
Total Invoice $32,106 $33,807 $32,233

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Mazda RX-8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,297
Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H232hp R2
TransmissionA5CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,361$38,141$35,055
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,036$36,491$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$32,106$33,807$32,233
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,936$32,344$32,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $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
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear heater$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,325$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,170-1,4630

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in106.4 in
Length184.6 in175.6 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height67.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,065 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

Return to top

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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.