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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: $34,965

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,165

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,155 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,065 $28,681
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 695  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,435  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
RWD 0  
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package 577  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS 3,212  
Navigation system 1,452 1,720
RWD 0  
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,880 3,295
Options (change) 5,241 2,814
Destination 745 670
Total Price $38,780 $34,965
Total Invoice $36,051 $32,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine390hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,780$34,965
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,795$34,965
Total Invoice$36,051$32,165
Adjustments for Features-9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,135$32,165

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
TrimSSGrand Touring
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,510$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelTrailBlazerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.0 in106.4 in
Length191.8 in175.6 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,452 lb.3,064 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 seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested185569%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

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