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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: $35,835

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,579

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,511 $24,458
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Floor mats 160  
Elite Package 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550  
Satellite radio 350  
Sunroof 900  
Stability control 600  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Shinka Package   6,165
Rear spoiler   360
Cassette player   225
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Floor mats 121  
Elite Package 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102  
Satellite radio 304  
Sunroof 780  
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,721
Shinka Package   5,304
Rear spoiler   288
Cassette player   180
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 10,090 8,840
Options (change) 8,477 7,561
Destination 605 560
Total Price $38,595 $35,835
Total Invoice $34,593 $32,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,595$35,835
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$35,835
Total Invoice$34,593$32,579
Adjustments for Features-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,128$32,579

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSEBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,690$940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in106.4 in
Length193.5 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested460082%
Total Not Requested101518%

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