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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $189,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $176,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLS AMG
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)GT Final Edition
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $221,580
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $206,069
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Cargo net 40 40  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Cargo net 32 32  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 0
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 0
Destination 560 560 925
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $224,605
Total Invoice $32,982 $32,363 $209,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $183,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171,197
Model Year200620062015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLS AMG
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)GT Final Edition
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2583hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,280$35,560$224,605
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$218,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,982$32,363$209,094
Adjustments for Features-9550-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,363$203,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year200620062015
ModelRX-8RX-8SLS AMG
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)GT Final Edition
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,290$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-5,870

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8SLS AMG
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in105.5 in
Length174.3 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height52.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 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 Volume7.6 ft36.2 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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested437568%
Total Not Requested204032%

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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested382568%
Total Not Requested179032%

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