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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: $19,245

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,252

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $16,520 $18,720
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 60 60
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Metal pedals     120  
Sunroof     850 850
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 53 53
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 881 881    
Metal pedals     106  
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 7,230 6,530 1,030 910
Options (change) 6,443 5,798 907 801
Destination 650 650 825 825
Total Price $34,315 $33,615 $19,245 $21,440
Total Invoice $31,551 $30,906 $18,252 $20,346

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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: $12,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,927
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M6
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)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,315$33,615$19,245$21,440
Adjustments for Features-2,580-1,6050-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$32,010$19,245$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$970
Total Invoice$31,551$30,906$18,252$20,346
Adjustments for Features-2,372-1,4760-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,179$29,430$18,252$19,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0$932

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelRX-8RX-8SonicSonic
TrimAutomaticManualLTZRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
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
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$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
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  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
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  
Spotter mirror(s)  $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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,175$4,200$2,595$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$1,605$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,372-1,4760-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082014
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested290050%
Total Not Requested295050%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265052%
Total Not Requested240048%

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