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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,323 $18,948
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Cargo net 40 40 60 60
All-weather floor mats 60 60 140 140
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 970 970    
Dusk Package     2,030  
Sunroof     850 850
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Cargo net 32 32 53 53
All-weather floor mats 45 45 123 123
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 775 775    
Dusk Package     1,847  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 8,315 7,595 3,080 1,050
Options (change) 7,063 6,444 2,771 924
Destination 560 560 825 825
Total Price $35,310 $34,590 $22,140 $21,820
Total Invoice $32,081 $31,462 $20,919 $20,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,980
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,310$34,590$22,140$21,820
Adjustments for Features-1,545-49500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,765$34,095$22,140$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$320$0
Total Invoice$32,081$31,462$20,919$20,697
Adjustments for Features-1,404-45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,677$31,012$20,919$20,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$222$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,365$3,315$2,820$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$495$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,404-45000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Sonic
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in173.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height52.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310051%
Total Not Requested296549%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested285054%
Total Not Requested241546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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