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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,434

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,330 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,684 $24,458
Floor mats 199  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Floor mats 126  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 3,294 9,010
Options (change) 3,039 7,701
Destination 810 560
Total Price $29,434 $36,005
Total Invoice $27,533 $32,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,253
Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine269hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,434$36,005
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,224$36,005
Total Invoice$27,533$32,719
Adjustments for Features-2,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,466$32,719

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,625$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in106.4 in
Length181.1 in174.3 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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