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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: $24,600

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,891

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $24,458
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Cassette player 0 0   225
3.0L V6 855      
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Cassette player 0 0   180
3.0L V6 778      
Options (change) 1,450 595 595 225
Options (change) 1,284 506 506 180
Destination 615 615 615 650
Total Price $24,600 $25,395 $26,140 $27,310
Total Invoice $22,891 $23,615 $24,292 $25,288

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,412
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA4A4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16225/55-16
Total Price$24,600$25,395$26,140$27,310
Adjustments for Features-570-1,095-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,030$24,300$23,540$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$490$760$0$0
Total Invoice$22,891$23,615$24,292$25,288
Adjustments for Features-530-1,018-2,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,361$22,597$21,876$25,288
Cost Above Minimum$485$721$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Cassette player$50$50 $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,370$3,895$5,400$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$1,095$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-530-1,018-2,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062008
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 Weight3,276 lb.3,075 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 XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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