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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: $32,430

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,350 $31,960
Base Invoice $23,495 $29,566
Premium Package 3,200  
Stability control 600  
Technology Package 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500  
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,776  
Stability control 520  
Technology Package 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461  
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 6,385 2,395
Options (change) 5,555 2,040
Destination 695 750
Total Price $32,430 $35,105
Total Invoice $29,745 $32,356

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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: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,430$35,105
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,090$35,105
Total Invoice$29,745$32,356
Adjustments for Features-3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,433$32,356

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SEGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,815$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3120

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in106.4 in
Length182.5 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume7.4 ft37.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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