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

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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,725 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,006 $24,458 $24,458
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Grand Touring Package   5,210 4,510
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo mat   50 50
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Grand Touring Package   4,482 3,880
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo mat   36 36
Options (change) 7,123 8,160 7,460
Options (change) 5,766 6,959 6,357
Destination 580 560 560
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $35,155 $34,455
Total Invoice $23,202 $31,977 $31,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,842
Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine76hp I4 H212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,278$35,155$34,455
Adjustments for Features-25-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,253$34,105$34,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$23,202$31,977$31,375
Adjustments for Features-22-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,180$31,022$31,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$353

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,850$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-22-9550

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelPriusRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length175.0 in174.3 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Total Requested407581%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested255045%
Total Not Requested310055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested255053%
Total Not Requested230047%

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