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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: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim2.5 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,230 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,647 $29,878
Convenience Package 1,220  
Floor mats 180  
Premium Package 2,070  
Leather Package 2,060  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Rear spoiler 470  
Fog lights 380  
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package 1,058  
Floor mats 146  
Premium Package 1,796  
Leather Package 1,787  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 68  
Rear spoiler 375  
Fog lights 292  
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 8,250 2,445
Options (change) 7,065 2,076
Destination 790 795
Total Price $34,270 $35,500
Total Invoice $31,502 $32,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,849
Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim2.5 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,270$35,500
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,615$35,500
Total Invoice$31,502$32,749
Adjustments for Features-6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,900$32,749

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim2.5 SGrand 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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,805$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,312 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 Volume8.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested85598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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%

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