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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $31,122 $37,083
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,890 1,890
Second-row buckets     0  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Second-row high console       300
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,663 1,663
Second-row buckets     0  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Second-row high console       264
Options (change) 9,245 8,525 7,960 3,590
Options (change) 7,932 7,313 7,224 3,159
Destination 560 560 825 825
Total Price $36,240 $35,520 $41,545 $43,450
Total Invoice $32,950 $32,331 $39,171 $41,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,311
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$36,240$35,520$41,545$43,450
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,160-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$35,520$36,385$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$980
Total Invoice$32,950$32,331$39,171$41,067
Adjustments for Features-9550-4,865-5,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,995$32,331$34,306$35,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0$1,010

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,840$2,790$7,950$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,160$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-4,865-5,751

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Traverse
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in118.9 in
Length174.3 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.6116.4 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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested251541%

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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested150077%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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