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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimAutomaticManual3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,390
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,456
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,200
Stability control     600
Door sill trim plates     85
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Technology Package     1,735
Premium Package     2,776
Stability control     520
Door sill trim plates     63
Options (change) 7,730 7,030 5,885
Options (change) 6,963 6,318 5,094
Destination 650 650 695
Total Price $34,815 $34,115 $32,970
Total Invoice $32,071 $31,426 $30,245

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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: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimAutomaticManual3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,815$34,115$32,970
Adjustments for Features-9750-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$34,115$32,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,071$31,426$30,245
Adjustments for Features-8980-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,173$31,426$29,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Altima
TrimAutomaticManual3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals $75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,625$1,650$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments-8980-794

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
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.3,077 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 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested405069%
Total Not Requested180031%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380075%
Total Not Requested125025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

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