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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: $26,315

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,118

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,339 $23,178
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 60 60
Cargo mat 50 50 80 80
All-weather floor mats 78 78 110 110
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 495 495
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Door sill trim plates     140 140
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 53 53
Cargo mat 36 36 70 70
All-weather floor mats 62 62 97 97
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 881 881    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 436 436
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Door sill trim plates     123 123
Options (change) 9,358 8,658 2,220 1,880
Options (change) 8,262 7,617 1,954 1,655
Destination 650 650 825 825
Total Price $36,443 $35,743 $26,315 $26,975
Total Invoice $33,370 $32,725 $25,118 $25,658

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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: $10,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,443$35,743$26,315$26,975
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,775-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,468$35,743$24,540$24,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$210
Total Invoice$33,370$32,725$25,118$25,658
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,694-2,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,477$32,725$23,424$23,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$118

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelRX-8RX-8CruzeCruze
TrimAutomaticManual2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$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
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,425$2,450$4,225$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,775$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,694-2,116

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
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 audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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