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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: $33,066

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimFourAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,235 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,284 $24,458 $24,458
Floor mats 200    
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Cargo net 51 40 40
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Cargo mat   50 50
Rear spoiler   360 360
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Floor mats 127    
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Cargo net 35 32 32
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Cargo mat   36 36
Rear spoiler   288 288
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 4,071 8,180 7,480
Options (change) 3,580 7,319 6,674
Destination 760 650 650
Total Price $33,066 $35,265 $34,565
Total Invoice $30,624 $32,427 $31,782

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,527
Model Year201220082008
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimFourAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine98hp I4 H212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,066$35,265$34,565
Adjustments for Features-1,750-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,316$34,290$34,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$30,624$32,427$31,782
Adjustments for Features-1,621-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,003$31,530$31,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$252

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220082008
ModelPriusRX-8RX-8
TrimFourAutomaticManual
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  
Remote climate control$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,050$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,621-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122008
ModelPriusRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length176.4 in174.3 in
Width68.7 in69.7 in
Height58.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested257544%
Total Not Requested327556%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested257551%
Total Not Requested247549%

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