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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: $1,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,817

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $29,878
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  
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
All-weather floor mats 66 66 62
Navigation system 694 694 1,720
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 5,255 3,160 3,173
Options (change) 4,653 2,758 2,747
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $34,320 $34,425 $36,228
Total Invoice $31,817 $31,974 $33,420

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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: $5,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,539
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
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$36,228
Adjustments for Features-2,830-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$31,095$36,228
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$31,817$31,974$33,420
Adjustments for Features-2,624-3,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,193$28,881$33,420
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeRX-8
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$7,930$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,624-3,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in106.4 in
Length178.1 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,094 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 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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