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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: $35,570

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,805

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaRX-8
TrimSVGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,240 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,444 $29,878
Floor mats 195  
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo organizer 145 70
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Floor mats 146  
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Rear spoiler 303  
Cargo organizer 119 56
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 3,370 2,515
Options (change) 2,867 2,132
Destination 790 795
Total Price $37,400 $35,570
Total Invoice $34,101 $32,805

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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 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year20132011
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)?, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,400$35,570
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,945$35,570
Total Invoice$34,101$32,805
Adjustments for Features-1,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,774$32,805

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
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, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,430$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3270

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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 Year20132011
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested19019%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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