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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: $32,940

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,259

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $2,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8AltimaAltima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,534 $26,842
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 110 110
Rear spoiler 360 360 470 470
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Convenience Package     1,070  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Premium Package     2,070 1,420
Leather Package     2,060 2,060
Floor mats     180 180
Fog lights     380  
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 78 78
Rear spoiler 288 288 375 375
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Convenience Package     928  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Premium Package     1,796 1,232
Leather Package     1,787 1,787
Floor mats     146 146
Fog lights     292  
Options (change) 9,345 8,625 8,120 6,020
Options (change) 8,008 7,389 6,945 5,161
Destination 560 560 780 780
Total Price $36,340 $35,620 $32,940 $35,770
Total Invoice $33,026 $32,407 $30,259 $32,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,424
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8AltimaAltima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,340$35,620$32,940$35,770
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-665-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,620$32,275$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,855
Total Invoice$33,026$32,407$30,259$32,783
Adjustments for Features-9540-611-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,072$32,407$29,648$31,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$1,632

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8AltimaAltima
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,865$1,815$2,480$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$665$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-611-1,503

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in105.3 in
Length174.3 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft38.2 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
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 Requested445073%
Total Not Requested161527%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested75587%
Total Not Requested11513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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