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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: $35,630

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,412

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,795 $41,935 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,105 $39,419 $24,458 $24,458
Leather seating surfaces 1,750      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Second-row buckets 0      
Cargo mat 75 75 50 50
All-weather floor mats 150 150 60 60
Navigation system 495   2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Rear spoiler     360 360
Leather seating surfaces 1,540      
2LT Equipment Group 2,375      
Second-row buckets 0      
Cargo mat 66 66 36 36
All-weather floor mats 132 132 45 45
Navigation system 436   1,721 1,721
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 6,370 1,625 9,355 8,635
Options (change) 5,781 1,430 8,013 7,394
Destination 875 875 560 560
Total Price $41,040 $44,435 $36,350 $35,630
Total Invoice $38,761 $41,724 $33,031 $32,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,456
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine281hp V6288hp V6212hp R2238hp 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$41,040$44,435$36,350$35,630
Adjustments for Features-5,535-6,910-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,505$37,525$35,300$35,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$330
Total Invoice$38,761$41,724$33,031$32,412
Adjustments for Features-5,228-6,488-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,533$35,236$32,077$32,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,703$0$335

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelTraverseTraverseRX-8RX-8
TrimLTLTZBase (automatic)Base (manual)
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 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
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  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console  $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  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
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 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors $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  
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,325$9,700$3,840$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$6,910$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,228-6,488-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
ModelTraverseRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase118.9 in106.4 in
Length203.7 in174.3 in
Width78.5 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested355059%
Total Not Requested251541%

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 wheels0No
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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