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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: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,565 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $18,097 $25,785 $28,681
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410 1,355 900
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255 1,165 774
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 2,650 1,750 1,295
Options (change) 2,358 1,485 1,094
Destination 760 670 670
Total Price $22,975 $30,280 $32,965
Total Invoice $21,215 $27,940 $30,445

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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: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year201220092009
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,975$30,280$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$29,025$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$21,215$27,940$30,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,158-3,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$26,782$26,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$149

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220092009
ModelMatrixRX-8RX-8
TrimSTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $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$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  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,000$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,158-3,514

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelMatrixRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in106.4 in
Length171.9 in175.6 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height61.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,065 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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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