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

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,190

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,198

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS   
Difference: $3,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMonte CarloRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,330 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,882 $24,458
Convenience Package 240  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Front side airbags 350  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Sunroof 900  
Satellite radio 325  
Polished alloy wheels 295  
Shinka Package   6,165
Rear spoiler   360
Body kit   970
Convenience Package 199  
Leather seating surfaces 660  
Front side airbags 290  
CD changer, in-dash 245  
Sunroof 747  
Satellite radio 270  
Polished alloy wheels 245  
Shinka Package   5,304
Rear spoiler   288
Body kit   775
Options (change) 3,200 7,495
Options (change) 2,656 6,367
Destination 660 560
Total Price $30,190 $34,490
Total Invoice $28,198 $31,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,718
Model Year20062006
ModelMonte CarloRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine303hp V8238hp R2
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,190$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$33,975
Total Invoice$28,198$31,385
Adjustments for Features0-469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,198$30,916

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMonte CarloRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-469

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMonte CarloRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.5 in106.4 in
Length196.7 in174.3 in
Width72.9 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,513 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250No
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 seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360064%
Total Not Requested201536%

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