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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: $35,833

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,940

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $31,000
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $28,681
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 78
Premium Package         900
6-speed shiftable automatic         700
Cargo mat         50
Temporary spare tire         395
Navigation system         2,000
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 62
Premium Package         774
6-speed shiftable automatic         645
Cargo mat         36
Temporary spare tire         320
Navigation system         1,720
Options (change) 527 527 527 527 4,163
Options (change) 319 319 319 319 3,589
Destination 995 995 995 995 670
Total Price $40,442 $41,612 $43,602 $46,722 $35,833
Total Invoice $36,848 $37,916 $39,733 $42,582 $32,940

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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: $1,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
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 MPG16/23 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$35,833
Adjustments for Features-6,040-6,190-7,365-8,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,402$35,422$36,237$37,982$35,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$36,848$37,916$39,733$42,582$32,940
Adjustments for Features-5,503-5,640-6,711-7,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,345$32,276$33,022$34,616$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,677$3,271$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRX-8
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$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  
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$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 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,365$11,515$12,690$14,065$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$6,190$7,365$8,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,503-5,640-6,711-7,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182009
ModelHighlanderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length192.5 in175.6 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height68.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,094 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 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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