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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: $32,625

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,643

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $24,458
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,000
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Cargo mat     50
Rear spoiler     360
Temporary spare tire     395
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Navigation system 1,888 1,888 1,721
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Cargo mat     36
Rear spoiler     288
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,655 4,795 8,140
Options (change) 6,881 4,220 7,287
Destination 810 810 650
Total Price $32,625 $34,175 $35,225
Total Invoice $30,643 $32,171 $32,395

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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: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,457
Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomatic
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$32,625$34,175$35,225
Adjustments for Features-1,815-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$31,395$35,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,643$32,171$32,395
Adjustments for Features-1,705-2,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,938$29,554$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomatic
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$6,470$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,705-2,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelEquinoxRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.5 in106.4 in
Length187.8 in174.3 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,075 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested90054%

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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

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