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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: $34,660

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,913

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $28,681 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 900    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 50    
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Elite Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio   350 350
Premium Package 774    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system 1,720 1,561 1,561
Cargo mat 36    
Floor mats   121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Elite Package   824 824
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,990 8,540 5,840
Options (change) 2,562 7,375 5,034
Destination 670 605 605
Total Price $34,660 $37,045 $36,445
Total Invoice $31,913 $33,491 $33,076

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,660$37,045$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$35,305$34,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$31,913$33,491$33,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,573-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,913$31,918$31,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$3,390$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,573-1,398

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8Maxima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.2 in
Length175.6 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,474 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

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