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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: $34,955

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,179

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,080 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,418 $24,458
Navigation system 2,400 2,000
Floor mats 155  
Cargo mat 85 50
Sunroof wind deflector 100 50
5.6L V8 1,700  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system 2,082 1,721
Floor mats 106  
Cargo mat 70 36
Sunroof wind deflector 71 40
5.6L V8 1,573  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,440 7,870
Options (change) 3,902 7,071
Destination 780 650
Total Price $41,300 $34,955
Total Invoice $38,100 $32,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine310hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,300$34,955
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$34,955
Total Invoice$38,100$32,179
Adjustments for Features-3,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,428$32,179

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length192.3 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height72.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,779 lb.3,075 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 Headroom40.0 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 Automatic

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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

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