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Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $1,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019201920192019
ModelRX-8RX-8Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAutomaticManualStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Sport Package 2,000            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Grand Touring Package   4,635          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Package 1,721            
Navigation system 1,721 1,721          
Grand Touring Package   4,277          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,000 6,635 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,442 5,998 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,085 $33,720 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,817
Model Year2008200820192019201920192019
ModelRX-8RX-8Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAutomaticManualStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$31,085$33,720$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-7,250-7,250-7,250-8,950-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,085$31,520$22,450$27,350$31,450$35,650$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2008200820192019201920192019
ModelRX-8RX-8Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAutomaticManualStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
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$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0    
54 kWh battery pack   $0   
62 kWh battery pack    $0  
75 kWh battery pack     $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300$300
Sunroof $900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325     
CD player$125      
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,450$10,500$10,500$10,500$12,200$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$7,250$7,250$7,250$8,950$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,0291,5381,3201,1801,2641,033

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082019
ModelRX-8Model 3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.2 in
Length174.3 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220044%
Total Not Requested285056%

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