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Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,225

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,170

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $8,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelG3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $14,335 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $13,547 $24,458 $24,458
Cruisin' Package 595    
Preferred Package 570    
Sport Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 440    
Cruisin' Package 524    
Preferred Package 502    
Sport Package 550    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 387    
Options (change) 2,230 0 0
Options (change) 1,963 0 0
Destination 660 560 560
Total Price $17,225 $26,995 $26,995
Total Invoice $16,170 $25,018 $25,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,102
Model Year200920062006
ModelG3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine106hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$17,225$26,995$26,995
Adjustments for Features0-805-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,225$26,190$26,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$16,170$25,018$25,018
Adjustments for Features0-746-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,170$24,272$24,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920062006
ModelG3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,275$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-746-51

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelG3RX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.6 in106.4 in
Length155.0 in174.3 in
Width66.1 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.0 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac G3 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac G3

Cruisin' Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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