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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: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $31,960
Base Invoice $19,304 $29,566
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,045 1,095
Options (change) 1,698 965
Destination 650 750
Total Price $23,015 $33,805
Total Invoice $21,652 $31,281

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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: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,558
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$23,015$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,015$29,405
Total Invoice$21,652$31,281
Adjustments for Features0-4,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,652$27,210

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

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
TrimLTGrand Touring
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 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,071

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

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

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length188.3 in175.6 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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