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

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,040

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,687

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelCobaltRX-8RX-8
TrimSSTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,335 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $21,107 $25,785 $28,681
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Sunroof 750    
5-speed manual 0    
Premium Package   1,355 900
Cargo net   40 40
Temporary spare tire   395 395
CD changer, in-dash 260    
Sunroof 660    
5-speed manual 0    
Premium Package   1,165 774
Cargo net   32 32
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 1,045 1,790 1,335
Options (change) 920 1,517 1,126
Destination 660 670 670
Total Price $24,040 $30,320 $33,005
Total Invoice $22,687 $27,972 $30,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,312
Model Year200820092009
ModelCobaltRX-8RX-8
TrimSSTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,040$30,320$33,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,040$29,265$29,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$22,687$27,972$30,477
Adjustments for Features0-973-3,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,687$26,999$27,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$149

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820092009
ModelCobaltRX-8RX-8
TrimSSTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,645$2,700$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973-3,329

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelCobaltRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.3 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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