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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,465

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,990

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $32,260
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,878
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 40
Cargo organizer 140 70
All-weather floor mats 140 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo mat   50
Navigation system   2,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 32
Cargo organizer 127 56
All-weather floor mats 127 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo mat   36
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 2,615 2,938
Options (change) 2,379 2,551
Destination 875 795
Total Price $34,465 $35,993
Total Invoice $32,990 $33,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,512
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,465$35,993
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,085$35,993
Total Invoice$32,990$33,224
Adjustments for Features-2,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,712$33,224

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,730$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2780

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in106.4 in
Length193.8 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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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