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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,620

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,407

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimBase (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $28,630
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,229
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Sunroof wind deflector 50 100
Rear spoiler 360  
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Sunroof   900
Stability control   600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,721 1,561
Sunroof wind deflector 40 71
Rear spoiler 288  
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Sunroof   780
Stability control   520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 8,625 8,775
Options (change) 7,389 7,386
Destination 560 695
Total Price $35,620 $38,100
Total Invoice $32,407 $34,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimBase (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,620$38,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$34,950
Total Invoice$32,407$34,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,407$31,473

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimBase (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$965$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,837

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Maxima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.2 in
Length174.3 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested485086%
Total Not Requested76514%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55036%
Total Not Requested97564%

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