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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: $23,070

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,855

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRX-8SentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $28,681 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Premium Package 900     2,590
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo net 40 70 70 70
Cargo mat 50      
Navigation system 2,000      
Premium Technology Package   3,820    
Floor mats   200 200 200
Door sill trim plates   75 75 75
Rear spoiler     340  
Premium Package 774     2,293
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo net 32 49 49 49
Cargo mat 36      
Navigation system 1,720      
Premium Technology Package   3,382    
Floor mats   169 169 169
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Rear spoiler     270  
Options (change) 3,385 4,165 685 2,935
Options (change) 2,882 3,653 541 2,564
Destination 670 885 885 885
Total Price $35,055 $25,040 $23,070 $25,810
Total Invoice $32,233 $23,535 $21,855 $24,341

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,719
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRX-8SentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,055$25,040$23,070$25,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-270-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$22,890$22,800$25,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0$2,760
Total Invoice$32,233$23,535$21,855$24,341
Adjustments for Features0-2,021-256-236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,233$21,514$21,599$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$85$2,591

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelRX-8SentraSentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
CVT $1000$1000 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,950$6,100$4,220$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$270$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021-256-236

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8Sentra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height52.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 Requested308061%
Total Not Requested197539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested218070%
Total Not Requested92530%

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