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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,815

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,627

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,600
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $21,826
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 90
Body kit 970 970 340
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800
Navigation Package     5,700
Floor mats     160
Braking and Airbag Package     800
Polished alloy wheels     1,370
Satellite radio     350
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 61
Body kit 775 775 262
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo mat 36 36  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694
Navigation Package     5,093
Floor mats     119
Braking and Airbag Package     694
Polished alloy wheels     969
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 10,355 9,635 9,610
Options (change) 8,815 8,196 8,196
Destination 560 560 605
Total Price $37,350 $36,630 $33,815
Total Invoice $33,833 $33,214 $30,627

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,915
Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,350$36,630$33,815
Adjustments for Features-1,425-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,925$36,255$33,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,833$33,214$30,627
Adjustments for Features-1,291-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$32,874$30,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,840$1,790$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,291-3400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length174.3 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested435068%
Total Not Requested206532%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410073%
Total Not Requested151527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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