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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $27,790
Base Invoice $29,566 $26,262
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Temporary spare tire 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system 1,720 700
Temporary spare tire 320  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 2,435 4,585
Options (change) 2,072 4,035
Destination 750 825
Total Price $35,145 $33,200
Total Invoice $32,388 $31,122

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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: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,641
Model Year20102014
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,145$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$29,600
Total Invoice$32,388$31,122
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,388$27,747

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102014
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 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,375

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102014
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.8 in
Length175.6 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,394 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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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