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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: $34,490

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $35

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,750

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimManual3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $32,690
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,453
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Rear spoiler 360 405
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000  
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Rear spoiler 288 344
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,721  
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 7,440 965
Options (change) 6,642 769
Destination 650 835
Total Price $34,525 $34,490
Total Invoice $31,750 $32,057

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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: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimManual3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,525$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$30,425
Total Invoice$31,750$32,057
Adjustments for Features0-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,750$28,279

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimManual3.5 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,778

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height52.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,412 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 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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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