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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,450 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $70,375 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $65,857 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $32,260 | $103,650 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $29,878 | $96,395 | $130,609 |
| Temporary spare tire | 395 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 320 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,720 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,395 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,040 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 795 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $35,450 | $105,825 | $143,915 |
| Total Invoice | $32,713 | $98,570 | $134,084 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,805 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,354 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 232hp R2 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,450 | $105,825 | $143,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -15,570 | -16,620 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,450 | $90,255 | $127,295 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $37,040 |
| Total Invoice | $32,713 | $98,570 | $134,084 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14,503 | -15,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,713 | $84,067 | $118,599 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,532 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | SL | SL |
| Trim | Grand Touring | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 headliner | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,725 | $18,295 | $19,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $15,570 | $16,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -14,503 | -15,485 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | SL |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,065 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 10.2 ft3 |
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