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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: $35,075

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,249

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $28,681 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Sunroof wind deflector 60 100 100
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 50    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Sunroof wind deflector 48 71 71
Navigation system 1,720 1,561 1,561
Cargo mat 36    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,405 7,225 5,045
Options (change) 2,898 6,282 4,360
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $35,075 $36,550 $36,620
Total Invoice $32,249 $33,206 $33,341

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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: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $942
Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
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$35,075$36,550$36,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$34,460$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$32,249$33,206$33,341
Adjustments for Features0-1,899-1,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,249$31,307$31,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8MaximaMaxima
TrimGrand TouringSESL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
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
Infotainment 
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals$75  
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$1,600$3,690$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,899-1,812

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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 Year20092008
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.3,580 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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