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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,955

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,179

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimAutomaticLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $36,080
Base Invoice $24,458 $33,418
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50 85
Sunroof wind deflector 50 100
Navigation system 2,000 2,400
Floor mats   155
5.6L V8   1,700
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 36 70
Sunroof wind deflector 40 71
Navigation system 1,721 2,082
Floor mats   106
5.6L V8   1,573
Options (change) 7,870 4,440
Options (change) 7,071 3,902
Destination 650 780
Total Price $34,955 $41,300
Total Invoice $32,179 $38,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimAutomaticLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$34,955$41,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$37,320
Total Invoice$32,179$38,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,179$34,428

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimAutomaticLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,672

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.2 in
Length174.3 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		7.649.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.679.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400		1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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