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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: $31,315

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8MalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $25,125 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,681 $24,120 $29,736
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Cargo mat 50 60  
All-weather floor mats 78 140 140
Cargo organizer 70 140 140
Navigation system 2,000 495  
Sport Package   795  
Convenience and Technology Package   995  
Leather Package   1,395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Door sill trim plates   85  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 55 55
Cargo mat 36 55  
All-weather floor mats 62 127 127
Cargo organizer 56 127 127
Navigation system 1,720 450  
Sport Package   723  
Convenience and Technology Package   905  
Leather Package   1,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,046  
Door sill trim plates   77  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 3,533 5,315 2,610
Options (change) 3,000 4,834 2,375
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $35,203 $31,315 $34,460
Total Invoice $32,351 $29,829 $32,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,670
Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8MalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2163hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,203$31,315$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,203$29,060$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395
Total Invoice$32,351$29,829$32,986
Adjustments for Features0-2,148-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,351$27,681$30,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,429

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8MalibuMalibu
TrimGrand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,405$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,148-2,876

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.4 in
Length175.6 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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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