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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: $35,610

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,837

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,860 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,097 $29,878
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 180  
Tech Package 2,250  
Cargo organizer 150 70
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 135  
Tech Package 1,952  
Cargo organizer 113 56
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 4,880 2,555
Options (change) 4,195 2,164
Destination 695 795
Total Price $38,435 $35,610
Total Invoice $34,987 $32,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $575
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,435$35,610
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$35,610
Total Invoice$34,987$32,837
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,412$32,837

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5750

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length190.6 in175.6 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested136557%
Total Not Requested105043%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

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