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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: $36,415

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,090

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,080 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,418 $24,458
Navigation system 2,400 2,000
Floor mats 155  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 50
Cargo mat 85 50
5.6L V8 1,700  
Shinka Package   6,885
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system 2,082 1,721
Floor mats 106  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 40
Cargo mat 70 36
5.6L V8 1,573  
Shinka Package   5,923
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,440 9,420
Options (change) 3,902 8,072
Destination 780 560
Total Price $41,300 $36,415
Total Invoice $38,100 $33,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,712
Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine310hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,300$36,415
Adjustments for Features-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$36,415
Total Invoice$38,100$33,090
Adjustments for Features-3,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,802$33,090

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
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 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400066%
Total Not Requested206534%

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