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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: $35,965

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $13,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,687

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $12,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $47,000 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $43,710 $24,458 $24,458
Sunroof 995    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo mat   50 50
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Sunroof 876    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo mat   36 36
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 995 9,690 8,970
Options (change) 876 8,288 7,669
Destination 995 560 560
Total Price $48,990 $36,685 $35,965
Total Invoice $45,581 $33,306 $32,687

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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: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,669
Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine320hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,990$36,685$35,965
Adjustments for Features-7,050-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,940$35,635$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$45,581$33,306$32,687
Adjustments for Features-6,559-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,022$32,353$32,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220062006
ModelAvalancheRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Rigid bed cover$700  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,940$2,940$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,559-9530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelAvalancheRX-8
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Wheelbase130.0 in106.4 in
Length221.3 in174.3 in
Width79.1 in69.7 in
Height76.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft37.6 ft3

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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 wheels350Yes
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 Requested420065%
Total Not Requested221535%

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 wheels350Yes
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 Requested390069%
Total Not Requested171531%

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