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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,458 $24,458
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 900 900    
Proximity key 300      
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Body kit     970 970
Rear spoiler     360 360
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 792 792    
Proximity key 264      
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Body kit     775 775
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 10,215 9,495
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 8,707 8,088
Destination 795 795 560 560
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $37,210 $36,490
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $33,725 $33,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,605
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$37,210$36,490
Adjustments for Features-30-1,835-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,340$24,640$36,160$36,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$330
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$33,725$33,106
Adjustments for Features-29-1,742-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$23,391$32,773$33,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$0$333

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start $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  
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  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,795$4,600$3,815$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$1,835$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29-1,742-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested375062%
Total Not Requested231538%

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 wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350066%
Total Not Requested176534%

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