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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,190

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,670

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $48,200
Base Invoice $29,878 $44,098
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Cargo net 40  
Temporary spare tire 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Cargo net 32  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Options (change) 1,135 0
Options (change) 997 0
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,190 $49,095
Total Invoice $31,670 $44,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,964
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,190$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,190$45,430
Total Invoice$31,670$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-3,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,670$41,634

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,359

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8RL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length175.6 in195.8 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.8 ft3

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