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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: $34,525

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,750

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,690 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,453 $24,458
Floor mats 225  
Rear spoiler 405 360
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Navigation system   2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 175  
Rear spoiler 344 288
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Navigation system   1,721
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 980 7,440
Options (change) 795 6,642
Destination 885 650
Total Price $34,555 $34,525
Total Invoice $32,133 $31,750

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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: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,397
Model Year20172008
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLManual
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$34,555$34,525
Adjustments for Features-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,490$34,525
Total Invoice$32,133$31,750
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,353$31,750

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172008
ModelAltimaRX-8
Trim3.5 SLManual
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7800

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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 Year20172008
ModelAltimaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.9 in174.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,412 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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