Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2012 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2010

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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: $28,505

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,970

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,200 $31,960
Base Invoice $25,773 $29,566
Floor mats 120  
Cargo organizer 155 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Floor mats 91  
Cargo organizer 117 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 480 1,165
Options (change) 372 1,021
Destination 825 750
Total Price $28,505 $33,875
Total Invoice $26,970 $31,337

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20122010
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine261hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,505$33,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,505$29,060
Total Invoice$26,970$31,337
Adjustments for Features0-4,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,970$26,883

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122010
ModelXterraRX-8
TrimSGrand Touring
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 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,985$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,454

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122010
ModelXterraRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length178.7 in175.6 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height74.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,094 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
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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