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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: $34,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $24,458 $24,458
Second-row buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Second-row high console   300    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Second-row buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Second-row high console   264    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 7,645 3,590 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 6,908 3,159 7,251 6,606
Destination 810 810 650 650
Total Price $40,465 $42,650 $35,175 $34,475
Total Invoice $38,127 $40,306 $32,359 $31,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,142
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,465$42,650$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-4,800-6,125-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$36,525$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0$275
Total Invoice$38,127$40,306$32,359$31,714
Adjustments for Features-4,523-5,788-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,604$34,518$31,462$31,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0$252

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$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  
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,850$9,175$4,025$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$6,125$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,523-5,788-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in106.4 in
Length205.0 in174.3 in
Width78.4 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,046 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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested15011%
Total Not Requested127589%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335057%
Total Not Requested250043%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335066%
Total Not Requested170034%

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