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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: $19,235

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $13,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,931

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $12,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelRX-8RX-8CobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimAutomaticManualLTSSSS Supercharged
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $14,295 $18,285 $20,975
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $13,509 $17,279 $19,821
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Cargo net 40 40      
Rear spoiler 360 360      
Body kit 1,100 1,100      
3LT Option Package     1,895    
Leather seating surfaces     695 695  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     295    
Sunroof     750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash     295 295 295
Enhanced Safety Package     395    
Side curtain airbags       395 395
Polished alloy wheels         395
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Cargo net 32 32      
Rear spoiler 288 288      
Body kit 881 881      
3LT Option Package     1,668    
Leather seating surfaces     612 612  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     260    
Sunroof     660 660 660
CD changer, in-dash     260 260 260
Enhanced Safety Package     347    
Side curtain airbags       347 347
Polished alloy wheels         348
Options (change) 6,835 6,135 4,325 2,135 1,835
Options (change) 6,123 5,478 3,807 1,879 1,615
Destination 650 650 615 615 615
Total Price $33,920 $33,220 $19,235 $21,035 $23,425
Total Invoice $31,231 $30,586 $17,931 $19,773 $22,051

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,004
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelRX-8RX-8CobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimAutomaticManualLTSSSS Supercharged
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2148hp I4173hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9228, 7228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,920$33,220$19,235$21,035$23,425
Adjustments for Features-3,580-2,5300-25-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$30,690$19,235$21,010$23,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,775$3,990
Total Invoice$31,231$30,586$17,931$19,773$22,051
Adjustments for Features-3,296-2,3290-24-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,935$28,257$17,931$19,749$21,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$0$1,818$3,932

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelRX-8RX-8CobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimAutomaticManualLTSSSS Supercharged
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manual  $0$0$0
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start  $150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Front side airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row high console$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,450$4,400$1,870$1,895$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$2,530$0$25$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,296-2,3290-24-188

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,046 lb.2,731 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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested317554%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested242548%
Total Not Requested262552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested131557%
Total Not Requested97543%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged

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

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