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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,160

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,412

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimBase (manual)2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,762 $30,324
Shinka Package 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360    
Cargo mat 50 75  
All-weather floor mats 60 300 300
Navigation system 2,000 495 495
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Shinka Package 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288    
Cargo mat 36 66  
All-weather floor mats 45 264 264
Navigation system 1,721 436 436
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Options (change) 8,635 6,115 5,040
Options (change) 7,394 5,504 4,558
Destination 560 875 875
Total Price $35,630 $35,160 $37,835
Total Invoice $32,412 $33,141 $35,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,334
Model Year200620152015
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimBase (manual)2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,630$35,160$37,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,630$30,850$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$32,412$33,141$35,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,063-5,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,412$29,078$29,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$881

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620152015
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimBase (manual)2LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
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  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,515$6,825$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,063-5,798

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Equinox
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.5 in
Length174.3 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height52.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.663.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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