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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: $29,015

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,870 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,222 $29,878
Package 203A 1,985  
3.0L V6 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Cargo net 65 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Package 203A 1,686  
3.0L V6 1,088  
All-weather floor mats 64 62
Cargo net 34 32
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 3,320 1,213
Options (change) 2,872 1,059
Destination 825 795
Total Price $29,015 $34,268
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,732

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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: $4,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,882
Model Year20122011
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimXLTGrand Touring
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$29,015$34,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,015$33,263
Total Invoice$26,919$31,732
Adjustments for Features0-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$30,801

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
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 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$3,395$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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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