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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: $25,630

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,604

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,535 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,554 $29,878
Rear spoiler 275  
Temporary spare tire 100 395
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler 242  
Temporary spare tire 88 320
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 375 435
Options (change) 330 352
Destination 720 795
Total Price $25,630 $33,490
Total Invoice $24,604 $31,025

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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: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,630$33,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$29,835
Total Invoice$24,604$31,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,604$27,639

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $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$1,845$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,386

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102011
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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