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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $10,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimXRXRSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $24,458 $24,458
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
CD changer, in-dash 240 240 500 500
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Sunroof   750    
Touring Package     3,775 2,975
Cargo net     40 40
Rear spoiler     360 360
Body kit     970 970
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
CD changer, in-dash 180 180 400 400
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Sunroof   600    
Touring Package     3,248 2,559
Cargo net     32 32
Rear spoiler     288 288
Body kit     775 775
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 5,645 4,845
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 4,743 4,054
Destination 580 580 560 560
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $32,640 $31,840
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $29,761 $29,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,478
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimXRXRSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine126hp I4164hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA4M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,955$21,465$32,640$31,840
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,405-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$30,235$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$250
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$29,761$29,072
Adjustments for Features-8120-2,193-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$27,568$27,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$267

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimXRXRSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,270$1,370$3,775$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,405$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-2,193-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMatrixRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in106.4 in
Length171.3 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height61.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested167544%
Total Not Requested215056%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160053%

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