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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: $35,665

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $4,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimManualSLPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $38,540 $41,540
Grand Touring Package 4,635    
Navigation system 2,000    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Body kit 1,100 420 420
Rear spoiler 360 405 405
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 50    
Floor mats   300 300
Grand Touring Package 4,277    
Navigation system 1,721    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Body kit 881 349 349
Rear spoiler 288 344 344
Cargo net 32    
Cargo mat 36    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 8,580 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 7,555 927 927
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $35,665 $40,660 $43,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,092
Model Year200820192019
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimManualSLPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,665$40,660$43,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,465-7,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$35,195$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820192019
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimManualSLPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,975$8,440$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-351

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082019
ModelRX-8Maxima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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