Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011

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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: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $32,260
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $29,878
Cargo tray 160 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Cargo organizer     70
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Cargo tray 149 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Cargo organizer     56
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 3,010 160 2,465
Options (change) 2,800 149 2,096
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $62,085 $82,335 $35,520
Total Invoice $57,801 $76,633 $32,769

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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: $19,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,576
Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$62,085$82,335$35,520
Adjustments for Features-6,935-13,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,150$68,745$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$0
Total Invoice$57,801$76,633$32,769
Adjustments for Features-6,456-12,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,345$63,984$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,639$0

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

Model Year200920092011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,085$17,740$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,935$13,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,456-12,6490

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

Model Year20092011
ModelGLRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in106.4 in
Length200.6 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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