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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: $35,265

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,427

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSELimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $26,435
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $24,458
Floor mats 315 315  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,000
3.5L V6 1,155    
Cargo net 49 49 40
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Temporary spare tire     395
Cargo mat     50
Rear spoiler     360
Floor mats 200 200  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,721
3.5L V6 1,054    
Cargo net 34 34 32
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Temporary spare tire     320
Cargo mat     36
Rear spoiler     288
Options (change) 4,169 3,014 8,180
Options (change) 3,647 2,593 7,319
Destination 810 810 650
Total Price $37,824 $39,569 $35,265
Total Invoice $34,444 $36,038 $32,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $979
Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSELimitedAutomatic
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)245/65-17245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$37,824$39,569$35,265
Adjustments for Features-3,290-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,534$35,204$35,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,444$36,038$32,427
Adjustments for Features-2,996-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,448$32,063$32,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimSELimitedAutomatic
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$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$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$7,765$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,996-3,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,045 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
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)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

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