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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $17,250
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $16,388
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 60
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Touring Package   3,100  
Sunroof     850
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 53
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Touring Package   2,860  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 795 3,895 910
Options (change) 640 3,500 801
Destination 650 650 810
Total Price $27,880 $30,980 $18,970
Total Invoice $25,748 $28,608 $17,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,405
Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,880$30,980$18,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,880$29,180$17,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$25,748$28,608$17,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,662-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,748$26,946$16,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,075$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662-1,656

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested170053%

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