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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: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRX-8CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $28,681 $19,858 $22,146
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000 995 995
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720 876 876
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 3,295 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 2,814 2,544 2,192
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $34,965 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $32,165 $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: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,020
Model Year200920122012
ModelRX-8CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,965$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0300-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$32,165$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-9480-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,217$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelRX-8CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
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
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,370$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-9480-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Cruze
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in105.7 in
Length175.6 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 kit0No
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 kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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