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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,540

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,781

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,940 $32,260
Base Invoice $38,212 $29,878
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 705 2,485
Options (change) 578 2,108
Destination 885 795
Total Price $42,530 $35,540
Total Invoice $39,675 $32,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $653
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,530$35,540
Adjustments for Features-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$35,540
Total Invoice$39,675$32,781
Adjustments for Features-6,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,434$32,781

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,590$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2410

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length192.8 in175.6 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft37.6 ft3

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