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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $32,895
Base Invoice $29,878 $30,646
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   3,100
AWD   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Technology Package   2,843
AWD   1,834
Options (change) 3,095 5,100
Options (change) 2,685 4,677
Destination 795 885
Total Price $36,150 $38,880
Total Invoice $33,358 $36,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,038
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,150$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$34,705
Total Invoice$33,358$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-3,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,358$32,320

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RDX
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,888

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RDX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length175.6 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height52.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.660.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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