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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,165 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,806 $24,458
Temporary spare tire 100 395
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire 88 320
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 2,545 5,780
Options (change) 2,240 5,278
Destination 760 650
Total Price $30,470 $32,865
Total Invoice $28,806 $30,386

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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: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,313
Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,470$32,865
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,695$32,865
Total Invoice$28,806$30,386
Adjustments for Features-7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,073$30,386

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7330

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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 Year20112008
ModelMalibuRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in106.4 in
Length191.8 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,075 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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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 surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

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