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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan 350Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,399

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8350Z350Z
TrimBase (manual)TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $32,450 $35,850
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,011 $32,781
Shinka Package 6,165    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 360    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Cargo mat 50 70 70
Aerodynamics Package   530  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   620 620
5-speed shiftable automatic   500 1,000
Floor mats   90 90
Satellite radio   350 350
Shinka Package 5,304    
Navigation system 1,721 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 288    
Cargo net 32 53 53
Cargo mat 36 54 54
Aerodynamics Package   408  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags   538 538
5-speed shiftable automatic   464 914
Floor mats   64 64
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 8,615 4,040 4,010
Options (change) 7,381 3,446 3,488
Destination 560 605 605
Total Price $35,610 $37,095 $40,465
Total Invoice $32,399 $34,062 $36,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,209
Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8350Z350Z
TrimBase (manual)TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine238hp R2287hp V6287hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,610$37,095$40,465
Adjustments for Features-6000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,010$37,095$40,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,970
Total Invoice$32,399$34,062$36,874
Adjustments for Features-5460-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,853$34,062$36,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,447

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year200620062006
ModelRX-8350Z350Z
TrimBase (manual)TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,890$2,290$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5460-365

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8350Z
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in169.8 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height52.8 in52.1 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,339 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft36.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested297553%
Total Not Requested264047%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6200
274 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
287 hp@6200
274 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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