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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,695

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,471

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,982 $24,458 $24,458
Floor mats 240    
Sunroof wind deflector 80 50 50
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio 350    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo mat   50 50
Cargo net   40 40
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Floor mats 176    
Sunroof wind deflector 51 40 40
Navigation system 1,561 1,721 1,721
Satellite radio 304    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo mat   36 36
Cargo net   32 32
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 2,470 9,420 8,700
Options (change) 2,092 8,072 7,453
Destination 605 560 560
Total Price $36,575 $36,415 $35,695
Total Invoice $33,679 $33,090 $32,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,242
Model Year200620062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,575$36,415$35,695
Adjustments for Features-4,110-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$35,365$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$33,679$33,090$32,471
Adjustments for Features-3,785-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,894$32,136$32,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,200$3,140$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,785-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length187.6 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height72.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395065%
Total Not Requested211535%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365069%
Total Not Requested161531%

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