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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: $28,000

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,826

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,560 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,826 $24,458
Side curtain airbags 700  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo organizer 145 70
Temporary spare tire   395
Cargo net   40
CD changer, in-dash   500
Side curtain airbags 607  
Floor mats 83  
Cargo organizer 114 56
Temporary spare tire   320
Cargo net   32
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 960 1,005
Options (change) 804 808
Destination 780 560
Total Price $29,300 $28,000
Total Invoice $27,410 $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: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year20082006
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine261hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-16
Total Price$29,300$28,000
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,535$28,000
Total Invoice$27,410$25,826
Adjustments for Features-2,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,823$25,826

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSEBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
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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