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Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,279

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $16,880
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $15,805
Comfort and Sound Package 795      
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Rear spoiler       325
Cargo net       40
Comfort and Sound Package 660      
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Rear spoiler       260
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,070 2,150 900 4,415
Options (change) 2,548 1,785 747 3,914
Destination 685 685 685 560
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $32,005 $34,590 $40,895 $21,855
Total Invoice $29,929 $32,478 $38,673 $20,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,682
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11230, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,005$34,590$40,895$21,855
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,505-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$32,085$38,390$21,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$8,490$0
Total Invoice$29,929$32,478$38,673$20,279
Adjustments for Features-1,968-2,352-2,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,961$30,126$36,304$20,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,165$8,343$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,050$4,050$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,505$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,968-2,352-2,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelG8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in178.3 in
Width74.8 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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