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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: $34,635

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,838

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,410 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,600 $24,458
Sport Package 2,030  
Rear spoiler 0 360
Floor mats 180  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Cargo organizer 140 70
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Navigation system   2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Sport Package 1,761  
Rear spoiler 0 288
Floor mats 135  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Cargo organizer 105 56
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Navigation system   1,721
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,900 7,550
Options (change) 4,213 6,730
Destination 750 650
Total Price $39,060 $34,635
Total Invoice $35,563 $31,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $966
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVManual
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$39,060$34,635
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$34,635
Total Invoice$35,563$31,838
Adjustments for Features-2,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,804$31,838

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVManual
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,280$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length190.6 in174.3 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,045 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
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 Requested111553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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