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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: $35,540

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,781

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,240 $32,260
Base Invoice $37,264 $29,878
Floor mats 200  
4.0L V6 0  
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Navigation system   2,000
Floor mats 163  
4.0L V6 0  
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   36
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 200 2,485
Options (change) 163 2,108
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,265 $35,540
Total Invoice $38,252 $32,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,967
Model Year20122011
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine266hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,265$35,540
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$35,540
Total Invoice$38,252$32,781
Adjustments for Features-3,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$32,781

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelPathfinderRX-8
TrimLEGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,555$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5040

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelPathfinderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length192.3 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height72.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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