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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,400

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,297

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,400 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,877 $24,458 $24,458
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Side curtain airbags 395    
CD changer, in-dash 395    
Sunroof 695    
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Heated front seats 250    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Cargo net   40 40
Rear spoiler   360 360
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Side curtain airbags 328    
CD changer, in-dash 327    
Sunroof 577    
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Heated front seats 208    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Cargo net   32 32
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 3,410 5,735 5,035
Options (change) 2,830 5,242 4,597
Destination 590 650 650
Total Price $26,400 $32,820 $32,120
Total Invoice $24,297 $30,350 $29,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,823
Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine185hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,400$32,820$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,400$31,490$31,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$24,297$30,350$29,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,297$29,120$29,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$326

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620082008
ModelEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,770$4,100$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,230-259

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062008
ModelEquinoxRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.5 in106.4 in
Length188.8 in174.3 in
Width71.4 in69.7 in
Height69.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested282548%
Total Not Requested302552%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested282556%
Total Not Requested222544%

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