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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,095 $31,960
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,566
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Sunroof 664  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 800 1,185
Options (change) 664 1,033
Destination 650 750
Total Price $28,545 $33,895
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,060
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,545$33,895
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$33,495
Total Invoice$26,919$31,349
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$30,979

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in106.4 in
Length191.8 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft37.6 ft3

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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 controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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