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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: $35,755

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,878

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,745 $31,000
Base Invoice $32,635 $28,681
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 40
Navigation system 2,650 2,000
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 32
Navigation system 2,359 1,720
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 3,014 4,085
Options (change) 2,593 3,527
Destination 810 670
Total Price $39,569 $35,755
Total Invoice $36,038 $32,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,569$35,755
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,279$35,755
Total Invoice$36,038$32,878
Adjustments for Features-2,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,042$32,878

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,965$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9960

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length188.4 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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