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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $23,675
Base Invoice $29,878 $22,373
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio   325
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio   270
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 40 1,425
Options (change) 32 1,183
Destination 795 650
Total Price $33,095 $25,750
Total Invoice $30,705 $24,206

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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: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,873
Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2217hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,095$25,750
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$25,750
Total Invoice$30,705$24,206
Adjustments for Features-6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,079$24,206

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,650$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6260

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8Malibu
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.4 ft3

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