Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2010 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2012

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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: $32,920

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,249

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $2,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,960 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $29,566 $22,534 $26,842
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo mat 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
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Fog lights   380  
Rear spoiler   470 470
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720    
Cargo mat 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
Door sill trim plates   68 68
Fog lights   292  
Rear spoiler   375 375
Options (change) 2,445 8,100 6,000
Options (change) 2,076 6,935 5,151
Destination 750 780 780
Total Price $35,155 $32,920 $35,750
Total Invoice $32,392 $30,249 $32,773

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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: $1,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,871
Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,155$32,920$35,750
Adjustments for Features-2950-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$32,920$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855
Total Invoice$32,392$30,249$32,773
Adjustments for Features-2720-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,120$30,249$31,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020122012
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring2.5 S3.5 SR
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,150$1,855$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2720-894

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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.3,125 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
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 headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested85598%
Total Not Requested152%
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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