Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2015

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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: $33,790

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,466

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimBase (manual)3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $32,350
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,138
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo mat 50 75
Navigation system 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 405
Floor mats   135
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo mat 36 53
Navigation system 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 344
Floor mats   106
Options (change) 8,575 615
Options (change) 7,349 503
Destination 560 825
Total Price $35,570 $33,790
Total Invoice $32,367 $31,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimBase (manual)3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,570$33,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$31,565
Total Invoice$32,367$31,466
Adjustments for Features0-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,367$29,394

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimBase (manual)3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.4 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340065%
Total Not Requested186535%

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