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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: $35,540

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,781

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $40,940
Base Invoice $29,878 $38,212
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 36  
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 2,485 705
Options (change) 2,108 578
Destination 795 885
Total Price $35,540 $42,530
Total Invoice $32,781 $39,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $653
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,540$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,540$35,840
Total Invoice$32,781$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,781$33,434

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Maxima
TrimGrand TouringPlatinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,900$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,241

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Maxima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in109.3 in
Length175.6 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,471 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
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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