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

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Acura RL vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,200

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,354

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $45,780 $26,435
Base Invoice $40,795 $24,458
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo net   40
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 0 6,205
Options (change) 0 5,336
Destination 670 560
Total Price $46,450 $33,200
Total Invoice $41,465 $30,354

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,246
Model Year20072006
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$46,450$33,200
Adjustments for Features-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$33,200
Total Invoice$41,465$30,354
Adjustments for Features-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,600$30,354

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072006
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072006
ModelRLRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length193.6 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft37.6 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 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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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