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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,995

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,114

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLKSLKSLK
TrimAutomaticManualSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Rear spoiler 360 360 350 350  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Body kit 970 970      
Becker Map Pilot     800 800 800
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Rear spoiler 288 288 326 326  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Body kit 775 775      
Becker Map Pilot     744 744 744
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Proximity key     605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 8,665 7,965 4,680 3,910 2,170
Options (change) 7,706 7,061 4,354 3,638 2,019
Destination 595 595 925 925 925
Total Price $35,695 $34,995 $49,555 $62,485 $73,995
Total Invoice $32,759 $32,114 $46,153 $58,178 $68,881

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLKSLKSLK
TrimAutomaticManualSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine212hp R2232hp R2201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,695$34,995$49,555$62,485$73,995
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,410-9,560-11,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$34,995$41,145$52,925$62,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$11,780$21,700
Total Invoice$32,759$32,114$46,153$58,178$68,881
Adjustments for Features-9640-7,833-8,901-10,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,795$32,114$38,320$49,277$58,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$319$0$10,957$20,182

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

Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLKSLKSLK
TrimAutomaticManualSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,850$11,260$12,410$14,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,410$9,560$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9640-7,833-8,901-10,379

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

Model Year20072015
ModelRX-8SLK
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.4 in95.7 in
Length174.3 in162.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height52.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested332557%
Total Not Requested252543%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested307561%
Total Not Requested197539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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