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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $73,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,162

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $69,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelRX-8RX-8CLS
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $108,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $101,277
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo organizer 70 70 290
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Body kit 970 970  
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Cargo organizer 56 56 270
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Body kit 775 775  
Options (change) 10,285 9,565 290
Options (change) 8,763 8,144 270
Destination 560 560 995
Total Price $37,280 $36,560 $110,185
Total Invoice $33,781 $33,162 $102,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,493
Model Year200620062018
ModelRX-8RX-8CLS
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2577hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,280$36,560$110,185
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-13,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$36,560$97,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,781$33,162$102,542
Adjustments for Features-9510-12,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,830$33,162$90,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620062018
ModelRX-8RX-8CLS
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$2,240$15,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510-12,219

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8CLS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.2 in
Length174.3 in194.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height52.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 key250No
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 Requested467577%
Total Not Requested139023%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 key250No
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 Requested412578%
Total Not Requested114022%

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