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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: $34,615

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,075

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimSELBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,170 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,269 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Navigation system 795 2,000
Package 302A 1,895  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295  
2.0L I4 1,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Shinka Package   6,885
Rear spoiler   360
All-weather floor mats 66 45
Navigation system 694 1,721
Package 302A 1,654  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258  
2.0L I4 1,022  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217  
Shinka Package   5,923
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 5,550 9,305
Options (change) 4,911 7,977
Destination 895 560
Total Price $34,615 $36,300
Total Invoice $32,075 $32,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,478
Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimSELBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,615$36,300
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$36,300
Total Invoice$32,075$32,995
Adjustments for Features-3,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,517$32,995

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeRX-8
TrimSELBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,930$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in106.4 in
Length178.1 in174.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested172587%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels-600No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested380070%
Total Not Requested166530%

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