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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: $25,570

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,280 $23,910 $32,260
Base Invoice $21,012 $22,512 $29,878
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
3.0L V6 850    
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
3.0L V6 783    
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Options (change) 2,625 1,775 700
Options (change) 2,293 1,510 645
Destination 665 665 795
Total Price $25,570 $26,350 $33,755
Total Invoice $23,970 $24,687 $31,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,444
Model Year200720072011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine200hp V6200hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,570$26,350$33,755
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$25,825$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$23,970$24,687$31,318
Adjustments for Features0-492-2,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,970$24,195$28,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,320$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-492-2,904

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072011
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in106.4 in
Length174.9 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height69.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,094 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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