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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: $26,750

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,612

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,685 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,229 $24,458 $24,458
Sun and Satellite Package 545    
Leather Comfort Group 695    
Convenience Package 295    
Cargo net 65 40 40
All-weather floor mats 75 60 60
Navigation system 2,695 2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Sun and Satellite Package 464    
Leather Comfort Group 591    
Convenience Package 251    
Cargo net 34 32 32
All-weather floor mats 57 45 45
Navigation system 2,291 1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Options (change) 4,370 7,435 6,735
Options (change) 3,688 6,720 6,075
Destination 695 595 595
Total Price $26,750 $34,465 $33,765
Total Invoice $24,612 $31,773 $31,128

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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: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,446
Model Year200820072007
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine153hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,750$34,465$33,765
Adjustments for Features-275-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$33,415$33,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$24,612$31,773$31,128
Adjustments for Features-253-9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,359$30,805$31,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820072007
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
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$2,700$3,475$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-253-9680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082007
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.4 in
Length174.7 in174.3 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested30560%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested302552%
Total Not Requested282548%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested302560%
Total Not Requested202540%

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