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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: $33,440

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,530

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $29,566 $23,798 $27,759
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Cargo mat 50    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720 700 700
Cargo mat 36    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
AWD   1,662 1,662
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,145 7,565 4,945
Options (change) 2,721 6,907 4,474
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $35,855 $33,440 $34,990
Total Invoice $33,037 $31,530 $33,058

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,864
Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,855$33,440$34,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,855$30,940$31,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$33,037$31,530$33,058
Adjustments for Features0-2,357-3,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,037$29,173$29,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8EquinoxEquinox
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,815$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,357-3,274

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Equinox
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.5 in
Length175.6 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height52.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,101 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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