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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSXRSAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $24,458 $24,458
215/45WR17 880      
Cruise control 250      
Sunroof 890 890    
Rear spoiler 200   360 360
Sport Package 160      
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 2,000 2,000
Touring Package     3,900 3,100
Temporary spare tire     395 395
215/45WR17 704      
Cruise control 200      
Sunroof 712 712    
Rear spoiler 160   288 288
Sport Package 128      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,721 1,721
Touring Package     3,599 2,860
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 6,655 5,855
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 5,928 5,189
Destination 750 750 650 650
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $33,740 $32,940
Total Invoice $20,963 $21,708 $31,036 $30,297

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,482
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSXRSAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4158hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,260$23,860$33,740$32,940
Adjustments for Features00-1,730-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$32,010$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$175
Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$31,036$30,297
Adjustments for Features00-1,591-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$29,445$29,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$158

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelMatrixMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSXRSAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,570$3,300$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,730$755
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,591-694

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
ModelMatrixRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in106.4 in
Length171.9 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height61.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested210052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested155048%

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