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

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Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,665

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,534

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,600 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,826 $24,458
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
Navigation Package 5,700  
Floor mats 160  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650  
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
Satellite radio 350  
Body kit 340 970
Sunroof wind deflector 90 50
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
Navigation Package 5,093  
Floor mats 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601  
Polished alloy wheels 969  
Satellite radio 304  
Body kit 262 775
Sunroof wind deflector 61 40
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 9,460 9,635
Options (change) 8,103 8,196
Destination 605 560
Total Price $33,665 $36,630
Total Invoice $30,534 $33,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,247
Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine250hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,665$36,630
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$36,630
Total Invoice$30,534$33,214
Adjustments for Features-5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,967$33,214

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,415$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length192.3 in174.3 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410073%
Total Not Requested151527%

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