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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8SentraSentra
TrimAutomaticManualSRSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $19,395 $21,063
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Rear spoiler 360 360   340
Cargo mat 50 50    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats     180 180
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Rear spoiler 288 288   270
Cargo mat 36 36    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Body kit 881 881    
Floor mats     148 148
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 9,240 8,540 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 8,168 7,523 2,707 1,684
Destination 650 650 835 835
Total Price $36,325 $35,625 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $33,276 $32,631 $22,937 $23,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,776
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8SentraSentra
TrimAutomaticManualSRSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,325$35,625$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,475-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,350$35,625$21,890$22,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$340
Total Invoice$33,276$32,631$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,330-2,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,383$32,631$20,607$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$358

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8SentraSentra
TrimAutomaticManualSRSL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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$3,050$2,075$4,550$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,475$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,330-2,617

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Sentra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height52.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.1 ft3

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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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400068%
Total Not Requested185032%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested92523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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