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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,565 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,097 $24,458 $24,458
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410    
Rear spoiler   360 360
Touring Package     2,975
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255    
Rear spoiler   288 288
Touring Package     2,559
Options (change) 2,650 360 3,335
Options (change) 2,358 288 2,847
Destination 760 560 560
Total Price $22,975 $27,355 $30,330
Total Invoice $21,215 $25,306 $27,865

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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: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,171
Model Year201220062006
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,975$27,355$30,330
Adjustments for Features-1,1700-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,805$27,355$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$21,215$25,306$27,865
Adjustments for Features-1,0800-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,135$25,306$26,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,158

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220062006
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,295$2,125$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0800-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested150050%

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