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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $19,858 $22,146
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 995 995
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 876 876
Body kit 881 881    
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 9,190 8,490 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 8,132 7,487 2,544 2,192
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $36,275 $35,575 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,240 $32,595 $23,197 $25,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,383
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,275$35,575$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-9750-245-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$35,575$24,125$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$300
Total Invoice$33,240$32,595$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-8930-233-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,347$32,595$22,964$23,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$223

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,550$2,575$2,820$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$245$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-233-1,946

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelRX-8Cruze
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in105.7 in
Length174.3 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.4 ft3

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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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355061%
Total Not Requested230039%

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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330065%
Total Not Requested175035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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