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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,800

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,960 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Cargo mat 50              
Navigation system 2,000              
Cargo net 40              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Cargo mat 36              
Navigation system 1,720              
Cargo net 32              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 2,090 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 1,788 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,800 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,929
Model Year20102017201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$34,800$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-8,145-6,770-8,495-8,495-10,245-10,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$60,780$64,055$62,730$66,005$79,005$87,255$130,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600

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

Model Year20102017201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25       
Rear seat pass-through$100       
Second-row high console$250       
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200       
Sunroof$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Surround sound$250       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Metal pedals$75      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,300$10,720$12,445$11,070$12,795$12,795$14,545$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420$8,145$6,770$8,495$8,495$10,245$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0602711614718612662475

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

Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Model S
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in116.5 in
Length175.6 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.663.4 ft3

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