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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,145

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,099

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,458
Rear spoiler 175 360
Rear spoiler 145 288
Options (change) 175 360
Options (change) 145 288
Destination 650 595
Total Price $21,145 $27,390
Total Invoice $20,099 $25,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,927
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-16
Total Price$21,145$27,390
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,145$27,050
Total Invoice$20,099$25,341
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,099$25,026

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,260$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-315

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length188.3 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft37.6 ft3

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