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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: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,790 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,262 $29,878
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 795 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 700 1,720
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 6,195 3,135
Options (change) 5,592 2,717
Destination 825 795
Total Price $34,810 $36,190
Total Invoice $32,679 $33,390

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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: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,222
Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuRX-8
TrimLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine259hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,810$36,190
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,135$36,190
Total Invoice$32,679$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,168$33,390

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142011
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.8 in106.4 in
Length191.5 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,094 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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%

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