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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: $24,380

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,258

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZDieselBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $24,985 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $23,986 $24,458 $24,458
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995      
Cargo net 60 60 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 60 60
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,000 2,000
Proximity key 300        
Driver Convenience Package     380    
Fog lights     340    
Sunroof     900    
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Body kit       970 970
Rear spoiler       360 360
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876      
Cargo net 53 53 53 32 32
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 45 45
Navigation system 700 700 700 1,721 1,721
Proximity key 264        
Driver Convenience Package     334    
Fog lights     299    
Sunroof     792    
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Body kit       775 775
Rear spoiler       288 288
Options (change) 2,260 1,960 2,585 10,315 9,595
Options (change) 1,990 1,726 2,275 8,784 8,165
Destination 825 825 825 560 560
Total Price $24,380 $26,590 $28,395 $37,310 $36,590
Total Invoice $23,258 $25,285 $27,086 $33,802 $33,183

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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: $11,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,669
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZDieselBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,380$26,590$28,395$37,310$36,590
Adjustments for Features-80-1,835-1,385-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,300$24,755$27,010$36,260$36,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$2,710$0$330
Total Invoice$23,258$25,285$27,086$33,802$33,183
Adjustments for Features-76-1,745-1,321-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,182$23,540$25,765$32,851$33,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$2,583$0$332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeRX-8RX-8
Trim2LTLTZDieselBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$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 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$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$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,095$4,850$4,400$4,065$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$1,835$1,385$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-1,745-1,321-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested25556%
Total Not Requested20044%

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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