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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: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,165 $31,000
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,681
Temporary spare tire 100 395
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire 88 320
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 2,545 2,045
Options (change) 2,240 1,775
Destination 760 670
Total Price $30,470 $33,715
Total Invoice $28,806 $31,126

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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: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,858
Model Year20112009
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)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,470$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$33,215
Total Invoice$28,806$31,126
Adjustments for Features0-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$30,664

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,645 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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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