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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: $35,460

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,717

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $31,960
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $29,566
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Mud guards 140 140  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Cargo mat     50
Elite Package 874 874  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Mud guards 105 105  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,720
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 8,660 6,060 2,750
Options (change) 7,524 5,269 2,401
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $37,335 $36,835 $35,460
Total Invoice $33,797 $33,469 $32,717

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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: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $466
Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
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$37,335$36,835$35,460
Adjustments for Features-1,640-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$35,495$35,460
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$33,797$33,469$32,717
Adjustments for Features-1,485-1,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,312$32,251$32,717
Cost Above Minimum$61$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072010
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
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 
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  
Infotainment 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,490$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,485-1,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072010
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,094 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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
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 Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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