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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,665

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZ66Z71Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $24,458 $24,458
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615    
Front side airbags 350 350 350    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 2,000 2,000
Limited-slip rear differential 295        
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920    
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575    
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
All-weather floor mats       60 60
Cargo mat       50 50
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510    
Front side airbags 291 291 291    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,721 1,721
Limited-slip rear differential 245        
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764    
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307    
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
All-weather floor mats       45 45
Cargo mat       36 36
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Options (change) 3,110 5,605 5,605 9,390 8,670
Options (change) 2,582 4,652 4,652 8,045 7,426
Destination 875 875 875 560 560
Total Price $41,240 $40,880 $44,925 $36,385 $35,665
Total Invoice $36,243 $35,944 $39,383 $33,063 $32,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $911
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZ66Z71Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA4A4A4T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,240$40,880$44,925$36,385$35,665
Adjustments for Features-3,500-3,325-5,850-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,740$37,555$39,075$35,335$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$185$0$1,520$0$330
Total Invoice$36,243$35,944$39,383$33,063$32,444
Adjustments for Features-3,076-2,924-5,128-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,167$33,020$34,255$32,109$32,444
Cost Above Minimum$147$0$1,235$0$335

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZ66Z71Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0
4WD w/low range  $2200  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Midgate$400$400$400  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Removable rear window$100$100$100  
Skid plates  $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75$75$75
Floor mats$75  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$5,965$8,490$3,690$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$3,325$5,850$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,076-2,924-5,128-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelAvalancheRX-8
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Wheelbase130.0 in106.4 in
Length221.6 in174.3 in
Width79.8 in69.7 in
Height73.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume0.07.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested102544%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385063%
Total Not Requested221537%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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