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Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimHybridBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,900 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,049 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 3,995    
Safety Package 595    
Sunroof 585    
Grand Touring Package   5,210 4,510
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 3,396    
Safety Package 506    
Sunroof 498    
Grand Touring Package   4,482 3,880
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 5,175 7,710 7,010
Options (change) 4,400 6,603 6,001
Destination 615 560 560
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $34,705 $34,005
Total Invoice $27,464 $31,621 $31,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimHybridBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine133hp I4 H212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,090$34,705$34,005
Adjustments for Features-420-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$33,655$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$27,464$31,621$31,019
Adjustments for Features-383-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,081$30,664$31,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimHybridBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,595$4,225$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-383-9570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in106.4 in
Length174.9 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height69.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested240042%
Total Not Requested325058%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested240049%
Total Not Requested245051%

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