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Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,485

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,214

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelG8G8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,910 $29,310 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $25,564 $27,844 $22,568 $24,654
Premium Package 1,375 1,250 1,600  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Rear spoiler     350 350
Cargo net     40 40
Premium Package 1,141 1,038 1,374  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Rear spoiler     280 280
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 1,375 1,250 2,490 890
Options (change) 1,141 1,038 2,086 712
Destination 685 685 560 560
Total Price $28,970 $31,245 $27,485 $28,150
Total Invoice $27,390 $29,567 $25,214 $25,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,928
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelG8G8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine256hp V6361hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,970$31,245$27,485$28,150
Adjustments for Features0-975-820-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,970$30,270$26,665$27,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0$465
Total Invoice$27,390$29,567$25,214$25,926
Adjustments for Features0-923-752-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,390$28,644$24,462$24,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,254$0$525

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelG8G8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,550$5,395$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$820$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-752-939

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082006
ModelG8MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.8 in91.7 in
Length196.1 in157.3 in
Width74.8 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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