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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelSonicRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,250 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $16,388 $25,785 $28,681
Cargo net 60 40 40
Sunroof 850    
Premium Package   1,355 900
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Cargo net 53 32 32
Sunroof 748    
Premium Package   1,165 774
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 910 1,790 1,335
Options (change) 801 1,517 1,126
Destination 810 670 670
Total Price $18,970 $30,320 $33,005
Total Invoice $17,999 $27,972 $30,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,415
Model Year201320092009
ModelSonicRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,970$30,320$33,005
Adjustments for Features0-605-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,970$29,715$29,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$17,999$27,972$30,477
Adjustments for Features0-558-2,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,999$27,414$27,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320092009
ModelSonicRX-8RX-8
TrimLTZTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,370$2,975$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-2,913

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132009
ModelSonicRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in106.4 in
Length173.1 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height59.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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