Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2008

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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: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $27,095
Base Invoice $29,566 $25,605
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Sunroof   800
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 36  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 485 800
Options (change) 388 664
Destination 750 650
Total Price $33,195 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,704 $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: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,139
Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,195$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$28,170
Total Invoice$30,704$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,704$26,565

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-354

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.3 in
Length175.6 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 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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