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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraRX-8RX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,160 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $19,729 $25,785 $28,681
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Premium Package   1,355 900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700 700
Cargo mat   50 50
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Premium Package   1,165 774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645 645
Cargo mat   36 36
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 2,290 2,500 2,045
Options (change) 1,975 2,166 1,775
Destination 720 670 670
Total Price $24,170 $31,030 $33,715
Total Invoice $22,424 $28,621 $31,126

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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: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,053
Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraRX-8RX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,170$31,030$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$28,705$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$22,424$28,621$31,126
Adjustments for Features0-2,144-4,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$26,477$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$148

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920092009
ModelSentraRX-8RX-8
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$3,825$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,144-4,501

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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