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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,490

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $37,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $36,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $67,500 $75,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $62,775 $70,215
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Body kit 970 970    
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Polished alloy wheels     1,950 1,600
Wood trim       0
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Body kit 775 775    
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Polished alloy wheels     1,814 1,488
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,215 9,495 5,885 2,945
Options (change) 8,707 8,088 5,474 2,739
Destination 560 560 995 995
Total Price $37,210 $36,490 $74,380 $79,440
Total Invoice $33,725 $33,106 $69,244 $73,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,451
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,210$36,490$74,380$79,440
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,615-9,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,160$36,490$65,765$69,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$4,160
Total Invoice$33,725$33,106$69,244$73,949
Adjustments for Features-9520-8,020-8,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,773$33,106$61,224$65,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0$3,868

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8C-ClassC-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row high console$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$3,240$11,855$12,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,615$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-8,020-8,857

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8C-Class
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in111.8 in
Length174.3 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height52.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,639 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested507579%
Total Not Requested134021%

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 wheels350Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested452581%
Total Not Requested109019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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