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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,878 $27,027
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo mat 50  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo mat 36  
Options (change) 445 0
Options (change) 356 0
Destination 795 760
Total Price $33,500 $29,360
Total Invoice $31,029 $27,787

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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: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,455
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,500$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$29,135
Total Invoice$31,029$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,029$27,574

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-213

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
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.3,416 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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