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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,755

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $32,260
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,000 2,700
Options (change) 0 2,365
Destination 1,200 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $35,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,934
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine258hp E212hp R2
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,700$35,755
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,900$35,755

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

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,425$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4040

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

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

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in106.4 in
Length184.8 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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