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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,260

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,420 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,857 $24,458 $24,458
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Cargo mat 80 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 60 60
Rear spoiler 400 360 360
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo net   40 40
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Cargo mat 73 36 36
All-weather floor mats 127 45 45
Rear spoiler 364 288 288
Navigation system 450 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 2,965 9,395 8,675
Options (change) 2,698 8,045 7,426
Destination 875 560 560
Total Price $32,260 $36,390 $35,670
Total Invoice $30,430 $33,063 $32,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,683
Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine202hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,260$36,390$35,670
Adjustments for Features-3,185-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$35,340$35,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$30,430$33,063$32,444
Adjustments for Features-3,004-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,426$32,109$32,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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

Model Year201620062006
ModelMalibu LimitedRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$3,540$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,004-9540

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

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in106.4 in
Length191.5 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested251541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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