Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2015

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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)LTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,762
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system 2,000 495
Rear spoiler 360 400
All-weather floor mats 60 140
Cargo mat 50 80
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system 1,721 436
Rear spoiler 288 352
All-weather floor mats 45 123
Cargo mat 36 70
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Options (change) 8,675 6,465
Options (change) 7,426 5,829
Destination 560 825
Total Price $35,670 $35,610
Total Invoice $32,444 $33,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,424
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)LTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,670$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$30,925
Total Invoice$32,444$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-4,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,444$29,020

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)LTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,740$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,396

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.8 in
Length174.3 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,635 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 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 key250Yes
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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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