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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,040

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,687

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Cobalt
TrimBase (manual)SS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $22,335
Base Invoice $24,458 $21,107
Touring Package 2,975  
CD changer, in-dash 500 295
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 360  
Body kit 970  
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Touring Package 2,559  
CD changer, in-dash 400 260
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 288  
Body kit 775  
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,845 1,045
Options (change) 4,054 920
Destination 560 660
Total Price $31,840 $24,040
Total Invoice $29,072 $22,687

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,084
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Cobalt
TrimBase (manual)SS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine238hp R2260hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,840$24,040
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,510$24,040
Total Invoice$29,072$22,687
Adjustments for Features-3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,771$22,687

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Cobalt
TrimBase (manual)SS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,150$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Cobalt
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in103.3 in
Length174.3 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.2,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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