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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: $34,880

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,115

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $24,458
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 50
Rear spoiler   360 360
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Cargo mat     50
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Elite Package 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,721
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 40
Rear spoiler   282 288
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 8,410 6,170 7,795
Options (change) 7,291 5,318 7,007
Destination 625 625 650
Total Price $37,085 $36,945 $34,880
Total Invoice $33,564 $33,518 $32,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $827
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6255hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
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$37,085$36,945$34,880
Adjustments for Features-2,515-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$34,530$34,880
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$33,564$33,518$32,115
Adjustments for Features-2,276-2,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,288$31,327$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$39$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$4,240$4,140$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,276-2,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,579 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested157553%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested97595%

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 key250Yes
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 Requested455078%
Total Not Requested130022%

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