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

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,210

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $11,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,978

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $9,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimGTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,875 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,727 $24,458 $24,458
Sunroof 700    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo organizer   70 70
Rear spoiler   360 360
Sunroof 616    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo organizer   56 56
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 700 7,315 6,595
Options (change) 616 6,267 5,648
Destination 635 560 560
Total Price $22,210 $34,310 $33,590
Total Invoice $20,978 $31,285 $30,666

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,644
Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimGTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,210$34,310$33,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,210$31,390$31,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$20,978$31,285$30,666
Adjustments for Features0-2,663-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,978$28,622$28,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$337

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeRX-8RX-8
TrimGTBase (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 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,545$5,465$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,663-1,707

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelVibeRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.4 in106.4 in
Length171.1 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height61.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested197533%
Total Not Requested409067%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested172533%
Total Not Requested354067%

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