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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: $34,660

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,913

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $31,000
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,681
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Mud guards 130 130  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Premium Package     900
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Elite Package 824 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Mud guards 99 99  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,720
Premium Package     774
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 2,990
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 2,562
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $34,660
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $31,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6265hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,045$36,445$34,660
Adjustments for Features-1,740-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,305$34,905$34,660
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$31,913
Adjustments for Features-1,573-1,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,918$31,678$31,913
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,190$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,573-1,3980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in106.4 in
Length193.5 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,064 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

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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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