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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: $35,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $29,878 $29,999 $37,776
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000 1,890  
2LT Equipment Group   2,225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
Second-row buckets   495  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Second-row high console     300
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720 1,663  
2LT Equipment Group   2,134  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
Second-row buckets   436  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Second-row high console     264
Options (change) 2,395 7,785 1,700
Options (change) 2,040 7,027 1,496
Destination 795 775 775
Total Price $35,450 $40,305 $42,450
Total Invoice $32,713 $37,801 $40,047

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,450$40,305$42,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$36,455$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$32,713$37,801$40,047
Adjustments for Features0-3,611-4,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$34,190$35,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,164

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8TraverseTraverse
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,425$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,611-4,693

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8Traverse
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in118.9 in
Length175.6 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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