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Acura MDX vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,385

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,223

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMDXRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $39,950 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,002 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,750 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cassette player   225 225
Navigation system 2,475 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cassette player   180 180
Options (change) 2,750 9,110 8,390
Options (change) 2,475 7,824 7,205
Destination 615 560 560
Total Price $43,315 $36,105 $35,385
Total Invoice $39,092 $32,842 $32,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,984
Model Year200620062006
ModelMDXRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine253hp V6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,315$36,105$35,385
Adjustments for Features-5,785-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,530$35,055$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$39,092$32,842$32,223
Adjustments for Features-5,221-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,871$31,887$32,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$336

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelMDXRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,875$3,140$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,221-9550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMDXRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length188.7 in174.3 in
Width77.0 in69.7 in
Height68.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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 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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested365060%
Total Not Requested241540%

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 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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365069%
Total Not Requested161531%

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