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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: $32,545

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,869

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $24,458
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 50
Rear spoiler   360 360
Shinka Package     6,165
Navigation system     2,000
Cargo mat     50
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 40
Rear spoiler   282 288
Shinka Package     5,304
Navigation system     1,721
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 8,060 3,520 8,625
Options (change) 6,998 3,002 7,389
Destination 625 625 560
Total Price $32,685 $32,545 $35,620
Total Invoice $29,869 $29,942 $32,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,617
Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,685$32,545$35,620
Adjustments for Features-2,275-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$30,270$35,620
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,869$29,942$32,407
Adjustments for Features-2,079-2,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,790$27,849$32,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$59$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,590$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,079-2,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length189.8 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested352577%
Total Not Requested107523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 wheels0No
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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