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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: $35,490

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $32,260
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $29,878
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Lighting Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,900    
Cargo net     40
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Lighting Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,767    
Cargo net     32
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 9,540 0 2,435
Options (change) 8,873 0 2,072
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $71,365 $83,725 $35,490
Total Invoice $66,432 $77,926 $32,745

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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: $25,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,755
Model Year201020102011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$71,365$83,725$35,490
Adjustments for Features-10,670-13,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,695$69,840$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,145$0
Total Invoice$66,432$77,926$32,745
Adjustments for Features-9,932-12,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,500$65,003$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,503$0

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

Model Year201020102011
ModelGLGLRX-8
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand 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$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $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 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
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$12,710$15,925$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,670$13,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,932-12,9230

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

Model Year20102011
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 Weight5,347 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested156549%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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