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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $8,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8
TrimSVSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $32,260
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $29,878
Navigation system     2,000
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 1,720
Destination 850 850 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $35,055
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $32,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,196
Model Year201120112011
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8
TrimSVSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine107hp E107hp E232hp R2
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$26,130$27,070$35,055
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$32,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-829-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112011
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8
TrimSVSLGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,570$4,445$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-2,453

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
ModelLEAFRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length175.0 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height61.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft37.6 ft3

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