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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: $29,495

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,071

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,455 $32,260
Base Invoice $21,789 $29,878
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 55 78
Navigation system 2,695 2,000
3.0L V6 1,010  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Cargo net 34 32
All-weather floor mats 47 62
Navigation system 2,291 1,720
3.0L V6 919  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,315 3,213
Options (change) 4,557 2,779
Destination 725 795
Total Price $29,495 $36,268
Total Invoice $27,071 $33,452

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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: $5,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,288
Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$29,495$36,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$35,083
Total Invoice$27,071$33,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,071$32,359

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.4 in
Length174.7 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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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