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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,355

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $6,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelRX-8RX-8Volt
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $40,280
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $38,668
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Shinka Package   6,165  
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Polished alloy wheels     595
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Shinka Package   5,304  
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Polished alloy wheels     524
Options (change) 2,360 8,525 1,990
Options (change) 2,009 7,313 1,752
Destination 560 560 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,355 $35,520 $35,490
Total Invoice $27,027 $32,331 $33,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,215
Model Year200620062011
ModelRX-8RX-8Volt
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2149hp E+
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,355$35,520$35,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$31,755$30,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0
Total Invoice$27,027$32,331$33,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,427-4,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,027$28,904$29,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,877$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200620062011
ModelRX-8RX-8Volt
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,915$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427-4,398

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20062011
ModelRX-8Volt
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in105.7 in
Length174.3 in177.1 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height52.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.60.0 ft3

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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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested267548%
Total Not Requested294052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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