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

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,155 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,065 $24,458
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,435  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
RWD 0  
Shinka Package   6,165
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,212  
Navigation system 1,452 1,721
RWD 0  
Shinka Package   5,304
Options (change) 5,880 8,165
Options (change) 5,241 7,025
Destination 745 560
Total Price $38,780 $35,160
Total Invoice $36,051 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year20082006
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine390hp V8238hp R2
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,780$35,160
Adjustments for Features-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,685$35,160
Total Invoice$36,051$32,043
Adjustments for Features-1,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,103$32,043

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$4,235$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.0 in106.4 in
Length191.8 in174.3 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,452 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested145554%
Total Not Requested122546%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested377567%
Total Not Requested184033%

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