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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: $36,240

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,426

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimGrand TouringLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $40,240
Base Invoice $29,878 $37,264
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 36  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 3,185 6,030
Options (change) 2,753 5,556
Destination 795 825
Total Price $36,240 $47,095
Total Invoice $33,426 $43,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,431
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimGrand TouringLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L
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$36,240$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$40,850
Total Invoice$33,426$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,426$37,857

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
TrimGrand TouringLE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,550$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,788

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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 Year20112012
ModelRX-8Pathfinder
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.2 in
Length175.6 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.5,020 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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