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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $29,878 $21,826 $25,340
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 50    
Navigation system 2,000    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Satellite radio   350 350
Cargo net 32    
Cargo mat 36    
Navigation system 1,720    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Floor mats   119 119
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,090 7,810 3,110
Options (change) 1,788 6,904 2,678
Destination 795 605 605
Total Price $35,145 $32,015 $31,115
Total Invoice $32,461 $29,335 $28,623

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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: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,145$32,015$31,115
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$32,015$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$32,461$29,335$28,623
Adjustments for Features-1,3250-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,136$29,335$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,448$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8AltimaAltima
TrimGrand Touring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
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
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$1,365$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3250-736

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8Altima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length175.6 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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