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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: $34,490

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,057

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,690 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,453 $28,681
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Premium Package   900
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Premium Package   774
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 965 3,345
Options (change) 769 2,850
Destination 835 670
Total Price $34,490 $35,015
Total Invoice $32,057 $32,201

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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: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,737
Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,490$35,015
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$35,015
Total Invoice$32,057$32,201
Adjustments for Features-2,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,464$32,201

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLGrand Touring
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.9 in175.6 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,064 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
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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