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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: $35,343

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,489

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $42,680 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $38,968 $24,458
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Second-row buckets 275      
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 78
Grand Touring Package       5,335
Cargo mat       50
Rear spoiler       360
Temporary spare tire       395
Navigation system       2,000
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Second-row buckets 246      
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 62
Grand Touring Package       4,922
Cargo mat       36
Rear spoiler       288
Temporary spare tire       320
Navigation system       1,721
Options (change) 749 474 474 8,258
Options (change) 538 292 292 7,381
Destination 885 885 885 650
Total Price $38,224 $41,549 $44,039 $35,343
Total Invoice $34,830 $37,871 $40,145 $32,489

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,224$41,549$44,039$35,343
Adjustments for Features-4,590-6,290-8,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,634$35,259$35,699$35,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,065$0
Total Invoice$34,830$37,871$40,145$32,489
Adjustments for Features-4,182-5,733-7,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,648$32,138$32,542$32,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$1,894$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$10,990$13,040$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$6,290$8,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,182-5,733-7,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length191.1 in174.3 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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-dash200No
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 Requested360062%
Total Not Requested225038%

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