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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: $4,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,730

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTAutomatic
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 78
3.0L V6 1,195  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Temporary spare tire   395
Sun and SYNC Package 846  
Leather Comfort Group 838  
Cargo net 34 32
All-weather floor mats 64 62
3.0L V6 1,088  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 3,315 5,848
Options (change) 2,870 5,336
Destination 825 650
Total Price $28,810 $32,933
Total Invoice $26,730 $30,444

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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: $4,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,825
Model Year20112008
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,810$32,933
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,690$32,933
Total Invoice$26,730$30,444
Adjustments for Features-1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,619$30,444

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTAutomatic
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 
Safety key$5 
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 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
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.3,075 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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%

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