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

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Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,175

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,275

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelXterraXterraRX-8
TrimOff RoadSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $24,458
Side curtain airbags 700 700  
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900    
Interior air filter 60 60  
Floor mats 110 110  
Cargo organizer 150 150 70
5-speed automatic 800    
Temporary spare tire     395
Cargo net     40
CD changer, in-dash     500
Side curtain airbags 607 607  
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780    
Interior air filter 44 44  
Floor mats 74 74  
Cargo organizer 111 111 56
5-speed automatic 748    
Temporary spare tire     320
Cargo net     32
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 2,720 1,020 1,005
Options (change) 2,364 836 808
Destination 605 605 560
Total Price $27,175 $27,375 $28,000
Total Invoice $25,275 $25,524 $25,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,344
Model Year200620062006
ModelXterraXterraRX-8
TrimOff RoadSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6265hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/55-16
Total Price$27,175$27,375$28,000
Adjustments for Features-1,610-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,565$25,185$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0
Total Invoice$25,275$25,524$25,826
Adjustments for Features-1,497-2,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,778$23,482$25,826
Cost Above Minimum$296$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelXterraXterraRX-8
TrimOff RoadSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one) $50 
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,560$4,140$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,497-2,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelXterraRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length178.7 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height74.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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