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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: $33,145

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,668

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $46,680 $31,960
Base Invoice $41,935 $29,566
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 0 435
Options (change) 0 352
Destination 760 750
Total Price $47,440 $33,145
Total Invoice $42,695 $30,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,121
Model Year20092010
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,440$33,145
Adjustments for Features-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,100$33,145
Total Invoice$42,695$30,668
Adjustments for Features-3,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,789$30,668

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092010
ModelRLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092010
ModelRLRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length195.8 in175.6 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,065 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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