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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: $36,390

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $4,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,063

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $24,458
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 60
Shinka Package         6,885
Navigation system         2,000
Rear spoiler         360
Cargo mat         50
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 45
Shinka Package         5,923
Navigation system         1,721
Rear spoiler         288
Cargo mat         36
Options (change) 527 527 527 527 9,395
Options (change) 319 319 319 319 8,045
Destination 995 995 995 995 560
Total Price $40,442 $41,612 $43,602 $46,722 $36,390
Total Invoice $36,848 $37,916 $39,733 $42,582 $33,063

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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: $2,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,433
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,442$41,612$43,602$46,722$36,390
Adjustments for Features-6,825-6,825-7,650-9,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,617$34,787$35,952$37,697$36,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$4,080$0
Total Invoice$36,848$37,916$39,733$42,582$33,063
Adjustments for Features-6,218-6,219-6,971-8,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,630$31,697$32,762$34,357$33,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,067$2,132$3,727$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,515$11,515$12,340$13,715$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$6,825$7,650$9,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,218-6,219-6,971-8,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length192.5 in174.3 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,370 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 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested405067%
Total Not Requested201533%

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