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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: $35,775

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,894

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $28,681
Floor mats 175 175  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 60
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Premium Package     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Cargo mat     50
Temporary spare tire     395
Floor mats 131 131  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 48
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,720
Premium Package     774
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Cargo mat     36
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,225 4,675 4,105
Options (change) 6,282 4,069 3,543
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $36,550 $36,250 $35,775
Total Invoice $33,206 $33,050 $32,894

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $883
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaRX-8
TrimSESLGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6255hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,550$36,250$35,775
Adjustments for Features-1,315-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$35,235$35,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,206$33,050$32,894
Adjustments for Features-1,195-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,011$32,125$32,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082009
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
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  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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$3,890$3,590$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,195-9250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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

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