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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelSonicSonicRX-8
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $32,260
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $29,878
Dusk Package 1,715    
Metal pedals 95    
Cargo net 60 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 78
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire     395
Dusk Package 1,561    
Metal pedals 86    
Cargo net 55 55 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 62
Sunroof 774 774  
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 2,860 1,050 513
Options (change) 2,603 956 414
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $23,515 $22,020 $33,568
Total Invoice $22,269 $20,921 $31,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,656
Model Year201620162011
ModelSonicSonicRX-8
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,515$22,020$33,568
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,415$22,020$31,938
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$22,269$20,921$31,087
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,227$20,921$29,577
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620162011
ModelSonicSonicRX-8
TrimLTZRSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,395$2,295$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,734 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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