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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: $29,495

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $4,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,245 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,302 $29,878
Media Center 730N 1,500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Media Center 730N 1,365  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,500 3,095
Options (change) 1,365 2,685
Destination 750 795
Total Price $29,495 $36,150
Total Invoice $28,417 $33,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,636
Model Year20112011
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimShockGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine260hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$29,495$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$35,820
Total Invoice$28,417$33,358
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$33,053

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Features Comparison: Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
ModelNitroRX-8
TrimShockGrand Touring
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
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Sliding load floor$275 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305

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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 Year20112011
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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See a complete comparison of Dodge Nitro vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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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