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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: $35,410

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Model 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $49,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Navigation system 1,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,700 1,000
Options (change) 2,365 0
Destination 750 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,410 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,484
Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Model 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,410$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,410$40,250

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

Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Model 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0497

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

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

Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Model 3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.2 in
Length175.6 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,814 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

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