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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: $33,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,642

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,905 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,712 $24,458
Special Edition 1,500  
Shinka Package   6,165
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo net   40
Special Edition 1,388  
Shinka Package   5,304
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,500 6,565
Options (change) 1,388 5,624
Destination 895 560
Total Price $38,300 $33,560
Total Invoice $35,995 $30,642

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,933
Model Year20132006
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,300$33,560
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$33,560
Total Invoice$35,995$30,642
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,575$30,642

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelTLRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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$3,790$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4200

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelTLRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length194.0 in174.3 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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