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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,880

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Sentra
TrimAutomaticManual2.0SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,660
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $18,334
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Rear spoiler 360 360 210
Cargo mat 50 50  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo organizer 70 70 150
Floor mats     165
Sunroof     850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Rear spoiler 288 288 167
Cargo mat 36 36  
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo organizer 56 56 130
Floor mats     130
Sunroof     738
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Options (change) 6,250 5,550 1,500
Options (change) 5,654 5,009 1,274
Destination 650 650 720
Total Price $33,335 $32,635 $21,880
Total Invoice $30,762 $30,117 $20,328

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,704
Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Sentra
TrimAutomaticManual2.0SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2140hp I4
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,335$32,635$21,880
Adjustments for Features-1,875-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$31,735$21,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$30,762$30,117$20,328
Adjustments for Features-1,730-8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,032$29,286$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082009
ModelRX-8RX-8Sentra
TrimAutomaticManual2.0SL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,125$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,730-8310

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8Sentra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in105.7 in
Length174.3 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height52.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested252543%
Total Not Requested332557%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested252550%
Total Not Requested252550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%

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