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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: $28,065

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,034

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $3,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimSXTBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,235 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,573 $24,458
Leather seating surfaces 795  
4.0L V6 1,000  
245/50R20 1,395  
Sunroof 895  
Shinka Package   6,885
Leather seating surfaces 723  
4.0L V6 910  
245/50R20 1,269  
Sunroof 814  
Shinka Package   5,923
Options (change) 4,085 6,885
Options (change) 3,716 5,923
Destination 745 560
Total Price $28,065 $33,880
Total Invoice $27,034 $30,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,884
Model Year20102006
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimSXTBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine260hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$28,065$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$33,855
Total Invoice$27,034$30,941
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,034$30,918

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimSXTBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 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
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 Requested360059%
Total Not Requested246541%

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