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

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $19,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,610

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $17,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelCorvetteRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $49,600 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $45,136 $24,458 $24,458
Rear spoiler 350 360 360
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Rear spoiler 308 288 288
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Options (change) 2,200 7,245 6,525
Options (change) 1,936 6,211 5,592
Destination 975 560 560
Total Price $52,775 $34,240 $33,520
Total Invoice $48,047 $31,229 $30,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,585
Model Year201320062006
ModelCorvetteRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$52,775$34,240$33,520
Adjustments for Features-210-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,565$33,190$33,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$48,047$31,229$30,610
Adjustments for Features-191-9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,856$30,271$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$339

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320062006
ModelCorvetteRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,715$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-9580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelCorvetteRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length174.6 in174.3 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume22.0 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 seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested445069%
Total Not Requested196531%

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 seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested415074%
Total Not Requested146526%

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