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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: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,000 $26,390
Base Invoice $28,681 $24,456
Premium Package 900 3,200
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   2,000
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates   85
Premium Package 774 2,776
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Technology Package   1,735
Stability control   520
Door sill trim plates   63
Options (change) 3,295 5,885
Options (change) 2,814 5,094
Destination 670 695
Total Price $34,965 $32,970
Total Invoice $32,165 $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: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,359
Model Year20092009
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,965$32,970
Adjustments for Features-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$32,970
Total Invoice$32,165$30,245
Adjustments for Features-5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,604$30,245

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelRX-8Altima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in105.3 in
Length175.6 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%

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