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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: $25,220

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,742

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimSSAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,470 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,179 $24,458
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   360
Body kit   1,100
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   288
Body kit   881
Options (change) 1,100 6,835
Options (change) 913 6,123
Destination 650 650
Total Price $25,220 $33,920
Total Invoice $23,742 $31,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,703
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimSSAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,220$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$31,980
Total Invoice$23,742$31,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,742$29,445

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimSSAutomatic
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,335$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786

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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 Year20072008
ModelMalibuRX-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 Weight3,315 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested182531%
Total Not Requested402569%

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