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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,260

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu Limited
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $28,420
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $26,857
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Cargo mat 50 50 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 140
Rear spoiler 360 360 400
Cargo net 40 40  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Cargo mat 36 36 73
All-weather floor mats 45 45 127
Rear spoiler 288 288 364
Cargo net 32 32  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 450
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Options (change) 7,845 7,145 2,965
Options (change) 7,044 6,399 2,698
Destination 595 595 875
Total Price $34,875 $34,175 $32,260
Total Invoice $32,097 $31,452 $30,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year200720072016
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu Limited
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2202hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,875$34,175$32,260
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$34,175$28,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$32,097$31,452$30,430
Adjustments for Features-9660-3,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$31,452$27,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200720072016
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu Limited
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,175$2,125$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9660-3,207

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20072016
ModelRX-8Malibu Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.8 in
Length174.3 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335057%
Total Not Requested250043%

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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335066%
Total Not Requested170034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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