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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,490

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $32,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $30,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $55,605 $82,677
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360 300  
Body kit 970 970    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package     4,450 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Limited-slip rear differential       2,030
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288 279  
Body kit 775 775    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package     4,139 2,372
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669  
Limited-slip rear differential       1,888
Options (change) 10,215 9,495 7,920 7,030
Options (change) 8,707 8,088 7,366 6,539
Destination 560 560 875 875
Total Price $37,210 $36,490 $68,585 $96,805
Total Invoice $33,725 $33,106 $63,846 $90,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,761
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,210$36,490$68,585$96,805
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-7,855-8,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,160$36,490$60,730$88,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$27,420
Total Invoice$33,725$33,106$63,846$90,091
Adjustments for Features-9520-7,312-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,773$33,106$56,534$82,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0$25,502

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

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8E-ClassE-Class
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row high console$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300
Massage, driver seat   $100
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$1,790$9,645$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$7,855$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-7,312-8,055

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

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8E-Class
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.1 in
Length174.3 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.9 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 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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested527582%
Total Not Requested114018%

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 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
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 Requested472584%
Total Not Requested89016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested161562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%

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