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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: $10,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $31,960
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $29,566
RS Package 695 595  
Sunroof 900 900  
Proximity key 300    
Navigation system 995 995 2,000
Temporary spare tire     395
RS Package 612 524  
Sunroof 792 792  
Proximity key 264    
Navigation system 876 876 1,720
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 2,395
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 2,040
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $35,105
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $32,356

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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: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,210
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$35,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$32,356
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$31,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeRX-8
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $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
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,370$4,175$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-949

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122010
ModelCruzeRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length181.0 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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