Nissan Z Nissan Z 2018 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011

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Nissan Z vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,500

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,749

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelZZRX-8
TrimTouringNISMO TechGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,190 $45,690 $32,260
Base Invoice $36,047 $43,594 $29,878
Aerodynamics Package 670    
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo mat 95 95 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200 200  
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Aerodynamics Package 514    
Floor mats 96 96  
Cargo mat 67 67 36
Illuminated door sill trim plates 151 151  
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 1,090 420 2,445
Options (change) 828 314 2,076
Destination 885 885 795
Total Price $40,165 $46,995 $35,500
Total Invoice $37,760 $44,793 $32,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,549
Model Year201820182011
ModelZZRX-8
TrimTouringNISMO TechGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine332hp V6350hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8240, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,165$46,995$35,500
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,040$46,995$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,955$0
Total Invoice$37,760$44,793$32,749
Adjustments for Features-1180-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,642$44,793$31,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,151$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182011
ModelZZRX-8
TrimTouringNISMO TechGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50 
Total Value of Features$2,180$2,055$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelZRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.4 in106.4 in
Length167.2 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height51.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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