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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: $35,095

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,287

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $24,458
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Rear spoiler     360
Cassette player     225
Cargo mat     50
Cargo net     40
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Elite Package 824 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,721
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Rear spoiler     288
Cassette player     180
Cargo mat     36
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 8,190 5,490 8,010
Options (change) 7,071 4,730 7,179
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $36,695 $36,095 $35,095
Total Invoice $33,187 $32,772 $32,287

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6265hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,695$36,095$35,095
Adjustments for Features-1,715-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$34,580$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,187$32,772$32,287
Adjustments for Features-1,551-1,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,636$31,396$32,287
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$3,690$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,551-1,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062008
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.3,075 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
Nissan Maxima SL

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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested72594%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430074%
Total Not Requested155026%

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