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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,835

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $24,458
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Navigation system     2,000
Body kit     1,100
Temporary spare tire     395
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Navigation system     1,721
Body kit     881
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 5,480 4,120 8,830
Options (change) 4,933 3,709 7,844
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $29,835 $31,650 $35,915
Total Invoice $27,759 $29,393 $32,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine260hp V6260hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9368, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$29,835$31,650$35,915
Adjustments for Features-945-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$30,705$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$32,952
Adjustments for Features-879-8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,880$28,515$32,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082008
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Sliding load floor$275$275 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,970$4,970$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-879-8780

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelNitroRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.8 in106.4 in
Length178.9 in174.3 in
Width73.1 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340058%
Total Not Requested245042%

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