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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraRX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,570 $32,260
Base Invoice $19,181 $29,878
Sunroof 750  
Floor mats 165  
Satellite radio 150  
Audio Package 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Sunroof 651  
Floor mats 129  
Satellite radio 130  
Audio Package 651  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,815 1,145
Options (change) 1,561 1,001
Destination 695 795
Total Price $23,080 $34,200
Total Invoice $21,437 $31,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraRX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,080$34,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$28,875
Total Invoice$21,437$31,674
Adjustments for Features0-4,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$26,742

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraRX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$900$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,932

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.7 in106.4 in
Length179.8 in175.6 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height59.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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