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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: $34,055

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,249

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SRBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,770 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,732 $24,458
Floor mats 175  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 1,420  
Leather Package 2,060  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 50
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 134  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,232  
Leather Package 1,787  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 40
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 5,535 8,265
Options (change) 4,767 7,101
Destination 750 560
Total Price $34,055 $35,260
Total Invoice $31,249 $32,119

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,375
Model Year20102006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SRBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,055$35,260
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,415$35,260
Total Invoice$31,249$32,119
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,744$32,119

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SRBase (manual)
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,430$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in106.4 in
Length182.5 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,045 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 Volume8.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 seat100No
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 Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

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