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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: $24,370

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,747

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $19,545
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $18,303
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Comfort and Sound Package 795      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Satellite radio       430
Remote start       350
Cargo net       40
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Comfort and Sound Package 660      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Satellite radio       344
Remote start       280
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,070 2,150 900 4,030
Options (change) 2,548 1,785 747 3,649
Destination 685 685 685 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $32,005 $34,590 $40,895 $24,370
Total Invoice $29,929 $32,478 $38,673 $22,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,317
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11230, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,005$34,590$40,895$24,370
Adjustments for Features-925-1,175-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,415$39,645$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$8,565$0
Total Invoice$29,929$32,478$38,673$22,747
Adjustments for Features-865-1,103-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,064$31,375$37,491$22,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,311$8,427$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelG8G8G8Mazda3
TrimBaseGTGXPs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $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$2,650$2,900$2,975$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,175$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-865-1,103-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelG8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in180.7 in
Width74.8 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277576%
Total Not Requested90024%

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