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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,300

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,410

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Xterra
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $29,878 $25,826
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo organizer 70 145
Side curtain airbags   700
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo organizer 56 114
Side curtain airbags   607
Floor mats   83
Options (change) 1,205 960
Options (change) 1,053 804
Destination 795 780
Total Price $34,260 $29,300
Total Invoice $31,726 $27,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Xterra
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2261hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$34,260$29,300
Adjustments for Features-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$29,300
Total Invoice$31,726$27,410
Adjustments for Features-2,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,045$27,410

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Xterra
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6810

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Xterra
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in178.7 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.665.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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