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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,095

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $85,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,425

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $80,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGrand TouringS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $119,900 $160,900 $230,900
Base Invoice $29,878 $111,507 $149,637 $214,737
Cargo net 40      
Navigation system 2,000      
Cargo net 32      
Navigation system 1,720      
Options (change) 2,040 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,752 0 0 0
Destination 795 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,095 $120,825 $161,825 $233,525
Total Invoice $32,425 $112,432 $150,562 $217,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,682
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGrand TouringS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$35,095$120,825$161,825$233,525
Adjustments for Features0-13,245-15,645-22,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$107,580$146,180$210,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,600$103,050
Total Invoice$32,425$112,432$150,562$217,362
Adjustments for Features0-12,325-14,556-21,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,425$100,107$136,006$196,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,899$95,945

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRX-8S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimGrand TouringS550S63 AMGS65 AMG
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front row armrests   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather headliner   $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$16,745$19,145$26,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,245$15,645$22,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,325-14,556-21,310

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

Model Year20112015
ModelRX-8S-Class
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in115.9 in
Length175.6 in197.9 in
Width69.7 in74.7 in
Height52.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft310.4 ft3

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