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

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Acura RLX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelRLXRX-8
TrimP-AWSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $54,450 $32,260
Base Invoice $50,530 $29,878
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,720
Destination 950 795
Total Price $55,400 $35,055
Total Invoice $51,480 $32,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,067
Model Year20172011
ModelRLXRX-8
TrimP-AWSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$55,400$35,055
Adjustments for Features-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,845$35,055
Total Invoice$51,480$32,393
Adjustments for Features-7,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,460$32,393

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172011
ModelRLXRX-8
TrimP-AWSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,930$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172011
ModelRLXRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length196.1 in175.6 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft37.6 ft3

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