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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: $28,965

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $2,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,381

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8RX-8
TrimSVSLAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,458 $24,458
Floor mats 170 170    
Cargo net 20 20 40 40
Cargo organizer 225 225 70 70
Sport Package     2,000  
Cargo mat     50 50
Rear spoiler     360 360
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Touring Package       3,100
Floor mats 131 131    
Cargo net 15 15 32 32
Cargo organizer 178 178 56 56
Sport Package     1,721  
Cargo mat     36 36
Rear spoiler     288 288
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Touring Package       2,860
Options (change) 415 415 4,520 5,620
Options (change) 324 324 3,854 4,993
Destination 850 850 595 595
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,965 $31,015 $31,550 $32,650
Total Invoice $27,381 $29,342 $28,907 $30,046

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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: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,939
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8RX-8
TrimSVSLAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine107hp E107hp E212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA1A1T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,965$31,015$31,550$32,650
Adjustments for Features-1,495-3,1200-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$27,895$31,550$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$800
Total Invoice$27,381$29,342$28,907$30,046
Adjustments for Features-1,413-2,9520-276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,968$26,390$28,907$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$863

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelLEAFLEAFRX-8RX-8
TrimSVSLAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
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$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,570$3,450$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$3,120$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,413-2,9520-276

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122007
ModelLEAFRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length175.0 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height61.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,046 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested137543%
Total Not Requested185057%

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