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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: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAFLEAF
TrimAutomaticManualSVSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $31,394 $32,293
Sport Package 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Touring Package   3,100    
Sport Package 1,721      
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Touring Package   2,860    
Options (change) 4,360 5,460 0 0
Options (change) 3,730 4,869 0 0
Destination 650 650 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,445 $32,545 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $28,838 $29,977 $24,744 $25,643

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,871
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAFLEAF
TrimAutomaticManualSVSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,445$32,545$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-375-820-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$32,170$25,310$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$65
Total Invoice$28,838$29,977$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-345-777-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,838$29,632$23,967$24,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$794$0$70

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8LEAFLEAF
TrimAutomaticManualSVSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
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$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,000$4,445$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$820$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-777-1,606

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082011
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.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.5 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 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.60.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested137543%
Total Not Requested185057%

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