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

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Acura TSX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTSXRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,510 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,719 $24,458
3.5L V6 5,540  
Technology Package 3,100  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
3.5L V6 5,128  
Technology Package 2,869  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 8,640 8,165
Options (change) 7,997 7,025
Destination 895 560
Total Price $40,045 $35,160
Total Invoice $37,611 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,323
Model Year20132006
ModelTSXRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine280hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,045$35,160
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,655$35,160
Total Invoice$37,611$32,043
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$32,043

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelTSXRX-8
TrimBaseBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$4,380$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelTSXRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in106.4 in
Length185.6 in174.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
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 Requested395075%
Total Not Requested131525%

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