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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,385

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,134

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAF
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $34,840
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $32,635
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Cargo net 40 40 25
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Floor mats     170
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Cargo mat 36 36  
Cargo net 32 32 18
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 9,335 8,615 195
Options (change) 8,000 7,381 149
Destination 560 560 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,330 $35,610 $28,385
Total Invoice $33,018 $32,399 $26,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,144
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAF
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2107hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,330$35,610$28,385
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$35,610$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,018$32,399$26,134
Adjustments for Features-9540-2,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,064$32,399$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAF
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,790$3,740$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-2,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8LEAF
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height52.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.630.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested295049%
Total Not Requested311551%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested295056%
Total Not Requested231544%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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