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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: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,471

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,050 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,315 $24,458 $24,458
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 155    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 50 50
Cargo mat 85 50 50
Navigation system 1,850 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo net   40 40
Temporary spare tire   395 395
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 107    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 40 40
Cargo mat 71 36 36
Navigation system 1,605 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo net   32 32
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 2,190 9,420 8,700
Options (change) 1,854 8,072 7,453
Destination 800 560 560
Total Price $40,040 $36,415 $35,695
Total Invoice $36,969 $33,090 $32,471

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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: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year201020062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine266hp V6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,040$36,415$35,695
Adjustments for Features-4,625-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$35,365$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$36,969$33,090$32,471
Adjustments for Features-4,270-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,699$32,136$32,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020062006
ModelPathfinderRX-8RX-8
TrimLEBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$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$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
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$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$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$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$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 
Machined 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$6,790$3,215$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,270-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
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 Weight4,447 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 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
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested370070%
Total Not Requested156530%

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