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

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,445

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,117

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelVoltRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,280 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $38,668 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Rear spoiler   360 360
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package     4,635
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Rear spoiler   288 288
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package     4,277
Options (change) 1,395 2,360 6,995
Options (change) 1,228 2,009 6,286
Destination 720 650 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,895 $29,445 $34,080
Total Invoice $33,116 $27,117 $31,394

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year201120082008
ModelVoltRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine149hp E+212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,895$29,445$34,080
Adjustments for Features-4,7150-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,180$29,445$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,010
Total Invoice$33,116$27,117$31,394
Adjustments for Features-4,4750-3,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,641$27,117$28,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$938

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120082008
ModelVoltRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,615$1,900$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4750-3,339

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelVoltRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length177.1 in174.3 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height56.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested212542%
Total Not Requested292558%

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