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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: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,860 $31,000 $17,250
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,681 $16,388
Premium Package 1,355 900  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 60
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 1,165 774  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 53
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,790 1,335 910
Options (change) 1,517 1,126 801
Destination 670 670 810
Total Price $30,320 $33,005 $18,970
Total Invoice $27,972 $30,477 $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: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,415
Model Year200920092013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2232hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,320$33,005$18,970
Adjustments for Features-605-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$29,850$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$27,972$30,477$17,999
Adjustments for Features-558-2,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,414$27,564$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092013
ModelRX-8RX-8Sonic
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$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$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$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,525$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-2,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092013
ModelRX-8Sonic
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in173.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height52.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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