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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: $36,240

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,950

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $3,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRX-8
TrimSLPlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $24,458
Floor mats 235 235  
Shinka Package     6,885
Navigation system     2,000
Rear spoiler     360
Floor mats 187 187  
Shinka Package     5,923
Navigation system     1,721
Rear spoiler     288
Options (change) 235 235 9,245
Options (change) 187 187 7,932
Destination 975 975 560
Total Price $38,710 $43,530 $36,240
Total Invoice $36,011 $40,483 $32,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,195
Model Year201820182006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRX-8
TrimSLPlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine284hp V6284hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,710$43,530$36,240
Adjustments for Features-5,650-8,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,060$35,130$36,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,011$40,483$32,950
Adjustments for Features-5,256-7,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,755$32,671$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,916$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderRX-8
TrimSLPlatinumBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,265$13,015$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$8,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,256-7,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
ModelPathfinderRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.2 in106.4 in
Length198.5 in174.3 in
Width77.2 in69.7 in
Height69.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430071%
Total Not Requested176529%

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