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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: $35,225

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,395

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $24,458
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Temporary spare tire     395
Cargo mat     50
Rear spoiler     360
Navigation system     2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Temporary spare tire     320
Cargo mat     36
Rear spoiler     288
Navigation system     1,721
Options (change) 6,596 3,675 8,140
Options (change) 5,541 3,240 7,287
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $36,915 $37,695 $35,225
Total Invoice $32,976 $33,937 $32,395

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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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,343
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,915$37,695$35,225
Adjustments for Features-2,115-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$33,380$35,225
Cost Above Minimum$1,420$0$0
Total Invoice$32,976$33,937$32,395
Adjustments for Features-1,889-3,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,087$30,052$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$1,035$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$8,090$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-3,8850

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length188.4 in174.3 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested405069%
Total Not Requested180031%

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