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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,095
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,605
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Sunroof     800
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo mat 36 36  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 5,820 5,120 800
Options (change) 5,310 4,665 664
Destination 650 650 650
Total Price $32,905 $32,205 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,418 $29,773 $26,919

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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: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,343
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2252hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,905$32,205$28,545
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$32,205$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$30,418$29,773$26,919
Adjustments for Features-9010-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,517$29,773$25,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Malibu
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$1,950$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-9010-1,745

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.3 in
Length174.3 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.1 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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested345059%
Total Not Requested240041%

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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345068%
Total Not Requested160032%

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