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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: $28,810

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,730

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,670 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,458
Sun and SYNC Package 995  
Leather Comfort Group 985  
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 75 60
3.0L V6 1,195  
Shinka Package   6,165
Sun and SYNC Package 846  
Leather Comfort Group 838  
Cargo net 34 32
All-weather floor mats 64 45
3.0L V6 1,088  
Shinka Package   5,304
Options (change) 3,315 6,265
Options (change) 2,870 5,381
Destination 825 560
Total Price $28,810 $33,260
Total Invoice $26,730 $30,399

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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: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,309
Model Year20112006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,810$33,260
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,120$33,260
Total Invoice$26,730$30,399
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,090$30,399

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,480$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,045 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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
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 control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested322561%
Total Not Requested204039%

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