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

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,965

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,165

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,745 $37,985 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,158 $36,086 $28,681
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Second-row buckets 0    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,000
Second-row high console   300  
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Second-row buckets 0    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,720
Second-row high console   264  
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,985 3,590 3,295
Options (change) 7,207 3,159 2,814
Destination 775 775 670
Total Price $40,505 $42,350 $34,965
Total Invoice $38,140 $40,020 $32,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,326
Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,505$42,350$34,965
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,630$37,450$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0
Total Invoice$38,140$40,020$32,165
Adjustments for Features-3,649-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,491$35,390$32,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020102009
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,450$8,475$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,649-4,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102009
ModelTraverseRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in106.4 in
Length205.0 in175.6 in
Width78.4 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

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