Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2015

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,399

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $37,700
Base Invoice $24,458 $35,314
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40 64
Cargo mat 50 105
Rear spoiler 360 319
Navigation system 2,000  
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32 38
Cargo mat 36 65
Rear spoiler 288 209
Navigation system 1,721  
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Options (change) 8,615 5,173
Options (change) 7,381 4,633
Destination 560 925
Total Price $35,610 $43,798
Total Invoice $32,399 $40,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,610$43,798
Adjustments for Features0-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$38,833
Total Invoice$32,399$40,872
Adjustments for Features0-4,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,399$36,239

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,425$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,633

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8ES
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.0 in
Length174.3 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested451586%
Total Not Requested75014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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