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

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $24,458 $24,458
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
225/50R17 395      
RS Package 695 695    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Temporary spare tire 100 100 395 395
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Body kit     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     360 360
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
225/50R17 348      
RS Package 612 612    
Sunroof 748 748    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,721 1,721
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Temporary spare tire 88 88 320 320
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Body kit     881 881
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 9,190 8,490
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 8,132 7,487
Destination 750 750 650 650
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $36,275 $35,575
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $33,240 $32,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,723
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$36,275$35,575
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,865-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$25,195$35,300$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$275
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$33,240$32,595
Adjustments for Features-1,576-1,770-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,624$23,912$32,347$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$288$0$248

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,765$3,875$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$1,865$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,576-1,770-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelCruzeRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length181.0 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested200040%

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