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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $20,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $18,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8RLX
TrimBase (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $48,450
Base Invoice $24,458 $44,324
Shinka Package 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Shinka Package 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 8,165 6,000
Options (change) 7,025 5,430
Destination 560 920
Total Price $35,160 $55,370
Total Invoice $32,043 $50,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,486
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8RLX
TrimBase (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,160$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,160$48,655
Total Invoice$32,043$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,043$44,529

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8RLX
TrimBase (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,145

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8RLX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.2 in
Length174.3 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.3 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested109021%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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