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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC 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 SLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,520 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||||
| Difference: $25,715 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||||
| Difference: $24,688 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $26,435 | $48,400 | $61,350 |
| Base Invoice | $24,458 | $24,458 | $45,012 | $57,056 |
| Shinka Package | 6,885 | 6,165 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 360 | 360 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 7,500 | 4,550 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 770 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Shinka Package | 5,923 | 5,304 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 288 | 288 | 326 | |
| Navigation system | 1,721 | 1,721 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 6,975 | 4,232 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 716 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,245 | 8,525 | 11,840 | 5,270 |
| Options (change) | 7,932 | 7,313 | 11,012 | 4,902 |
| Destination | 560 | 560 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $36,240 | $35,520 | $61,235 | $67,615 |
| Total Invoice | $32,950 | $32,331 | $57,019 | $62,953 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic) | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,270 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,197 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 212hp R2 | 238hp R2 | 241hp I4 | 362hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | 500, 11 | 500, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,240 | $35,520 | $61,235 | $67,615 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -13,775 | -14,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,190 | $35,520 | $47,460 | $53,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $330 | $0 | $6,130 |
| Total Invoice | $32,950 | $32,331 | $57,019 | $62,953 |
| Adjustments for Features | -955 | 0 | -12,827 | -13,058 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,995 | $32,331 | $44,192 | $49,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $336 | $0 | $5,703 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | SLC | SLC |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | SLC300 | AMG SLC43 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,565 | $3,515 | $17,290 | $17,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $13,775 | $14,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -955 | 0 | -12,827 | -13,058 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | SLC |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 162.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 42.5 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 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 10.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3525 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 2540 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1990 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 106% |
| Total Not Requested | -50 | -6% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 2415 | 77% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 54% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 74% |
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