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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,075

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,790 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,262 $24,458
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 795 2,000
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo net   40
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 700 1,721
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,195 8,205
Options (change) 5,592 7,057
Destination 825 560
Total Price $34,810 $35,200
Total Invoice $32,679 $32,075

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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: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine259hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,810$35,200
Adjustments for Features-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$35,200
Total Invoice$32,679$32,075
Adjustments for Features-4,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,351$32,075

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,350$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3280

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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 Year20142006
ModelMalibuRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in106.4 in
Length191.5 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

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