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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: $32,105

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,136

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $31,000
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $28,681
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,000
Sunroof 795 795  
Premium Package     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Cargo mat     50
Temporary spare tire     395
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Leather seating surfaces 924    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 1,720
Sunroof 700 700  
Premium Package     774
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Cargo mat     36
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,825 4,690 4,045
Options (change) 7,033 4,128 3,495
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $32,105 $33,655 $35,715
Total Invoice $30,136 $31,682 $32,846

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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: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,381
Model Year201020102009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine264hp V6264hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,105$33,655$35,715
Adjustments for Features-715-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$31,975$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,136$31,682$32,846
Adjustments for Features-671-1,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,465$30,100$32,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020102009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,995$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-671-1,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102009
ModelEquinoxRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.5 in106.4 in
Length187.8 in175.6 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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