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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: $34,320

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $933

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,817

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Temporary spare tire     395
Rear spoiler     360
All-weather floor mats 66 66 62
Navigation system 694 694 1,721
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Temporary spare tire     320
Rear spoiler     288
Options (change) 5,255 3,160 8,168
Options (change) 4,653 2,758 7,313
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $34,320 $34,425 $35,253
Total Invoice $31,817 $31,974 $32,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,538
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,320$34,425$35,253
Adjustments for Features-3,905-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$30,020$35,253
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$31,817$31,974$32,421
Adjustments for Features-3,620-4,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,197$27,883$32,421
Cost Above Minimum$314$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,580$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,620-4,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132008
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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