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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: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,759

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $5,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,660 $26,835 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,131 $24,989 $29,878
Quick Order Package G 1,200    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 250 250  
Premium Sound Group 595 595  
4.0L V6 990    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces   830  
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Quick Order Package G 1,080    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 225 225  
Premium Sound Group 536 536  
4.0L V6 891    
Sunroof 806 806  
Leather seating surfaces   747  
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 5,480 4,120 3,095
Options (change) 4,933 3,709 2,685
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $29,835 $31,650 $36,150
Total Invoice $27,759 $29,393 $33,358

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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: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,294
Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
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$36,150
Adjustments for Features00-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$31,650$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$33,358
Adjustments for Features00-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,759$29,393$33,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082011
ModelNitroNitroRX-8
TrimSLTR/TGrand Touring
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $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 headlights  $125
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$4,845$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments00-305

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelNitroRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.8 in106.4 in
Length178.9 in175.6 in
Width73.1 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,094 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

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
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
Dodge Nitro R/T

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70081%
Total Not Requested16519%
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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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