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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $29,878
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,400    
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
Cargo mat     50
Navigation system     2,000
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,817    
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
Cargo mat     36
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 2,050
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 1,756
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $35,105
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $32,429

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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: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6270hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,595$32,455$35,105
Adjustments for Features-1,215-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$31,240$35,105
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$32,429
Adjustments for Features-1,111-1,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,687$28,753$32,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$66$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,790$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,111-1,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072011
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length189.8 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,064 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested387584%
Total Not Requested72516%

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%

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