Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2018

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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: $34,465

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,212

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)Premier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,458 $29,736
Shinka Package 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo net 40 65
All-weather floor mats 60 140
Cargo organizer 70 140
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Shinka Package 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721  
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo net 32 59
All-weather floor mats 45 127
Cargo organizer 56 127
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 8,385 2,615
Options (change) 7,194 2,379
Destination 560 875
Total Price $35,380 $34,465
Total Invoice $32,212 $32,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)Premier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,380$34,465
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,380$30,150
Total Invoice$32,212$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,212$28,860

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimBase (manual)Premier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $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 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,190$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,130

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.4 in
Length174.3 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.8 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
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested367570%
Total Not Requested159030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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