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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: $33,335

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,758

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,820 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,488 $24,458
Floor mats 210  
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 405 360
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 159  
Technology Package 957  
Rear spoiler 344 288
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 1,705 8,575
Options (change) 1,460 7,349
Destination 810 560
Total Price $33,335 $35,570
Total Invoice $30,758 $32,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,477
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,335$35,570
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$35,570
Total Invoice$30,758$32,367
Adjustments for Features-1,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,890$32,367

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.5 in174.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340065%
Total Not Requested186535%

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