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

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Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,795

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,325 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,384 $29,878
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,821 1,720
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,000 2,740
Options (change) 1,821 2,397
Destination 615 795
Total Price $35,940 $35,795
Total Invoice $32,820 $33,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year20062011
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine258hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,940$35,795
Adjustments for Features0-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$35,710
Total Invoice$32,820$33,070
Adjustments for Features0-79
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$32,991

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-79

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelTLRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in
Length189.3 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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