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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: $22,550

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $10,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,586

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $8,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,720 $31,000
Base Invoice $18,931 $28,681
Metal pedals 105  
Cargo net 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 78
Sunroof 850  
RS Package 800  
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Metal pedals 96  
Cargo net 55 32
All-weather floor mats 127 62
Sunroof 774  
RS Package 728  
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,955 1,413
Options (change) 1,780 1,188
Destination 875 670
Total Price $22,550 $33,083
Total Invoice $21,586 $30,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,656
Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,550$33,083
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$31,678
Total Invoice$21,586$30,539
Adjustments for Features0-1,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,586$29,242

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRX-8
TrimPremierGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,297

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172009
ModelSonicRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in106.4 in
Length173.9 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height59.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

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