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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: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,743

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $24,458 $24,458
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145 2,000 2,000
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 350        
2LT Equipment Group 1,325        
Sunroof 695 695      
Leather seating surfaces 595        
Heated front seats 250        
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Cargo net       40 40
Rear spoiler       360 360
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,721 1,721
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 290        
2LT Equipment Group 1,100        
Sunroof 577 577      
Leather seating surfaces 494        
Heated front seats 208        
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Cargo net       32 32
Rear spoiler       288 288
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Options (change) 5,755 2,840 3,430 8,130 7,430
Options (change) 4,777 2,357 2,847 7,283 6,638
Destination 615 615 615 650 650
Total Price $30,275 $31,265 $32,160 $35,215 $34,515
Total Invoice $27,743 $28,974 $29,750 $32,391 $31,746

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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: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,585
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,275$31,265$32,160$35,215$34,515
Adjustments for Features-910-1,160-735-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,365$30,105$31,425$34,240$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$2,060$0$275
Total Invoice$27,743$28,974$29,750$32,391$31,746
Adjustments for Features-834-1,075-680-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,909$27,899$29,070$31,494$31,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$2,161$0$252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote keyless entry   $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,360$4,610$4,185$4,425$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$1,160$735$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-834-1,075-680-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,700 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?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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 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 Requested327556%
Total Not Requested257544%

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 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 Requested302560%
Total Not Requested202540%

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