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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $54,900 $32,260
Base Invoice $51,057 $29,878
Premium Package 4,500  
Lighting Package 900  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Proximity key 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 4,185  
Lighting Package 837  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Proximity key 1,023  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 10,350 2,000
Options (change) 9,625 1,720
Destination 775 795
Total Price $66,025 $35,055
Total Invoice $61,457 $32,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,728
Model Year20072011
ModelGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,025$35,055
Adjustments for Features-10,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,995$35,055
Total Invoice$61,457$32,393
Adjustments for Features-9,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,121$32,393

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

Model Year20072011
ModelGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,130$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,3360

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

Model Year20072011
ModelGLRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in106.4 in
Length200.3 in175.6 in
Width75.6 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested166553%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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