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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: $25,530

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,516

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,535 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,554 $24,458
Rear spoiler 275 360
5-speed manual 0  
Touring Package   2,975
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler 242 288
5-speed manual 0  
Touring Package   2,559
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 275 3,375
Options (change) 242 2,879
Destination 720 560
Total Price $25,530 $30,370
Total Invoice $24,516 $27,897

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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: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,193
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,530$30,370
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,530$30,165
Total Invoice$24,516$27,897
Adjustments for Features0-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,516$27,709

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Performance meter$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.3 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in174.3 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.3,045 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

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