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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: $34,553

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $4,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,835 $26,435 $26,435
All-weather floor mats 125 78 78
Panoramic sunroof 995    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Rear spoiler   360 360
All-weather floor mats 119 62 62
Panoramic sunroof 945    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 1,120 8,168 7,468
Options (change) 1,064 7,313 6,668
Destination 1,245 650 650
Total Price $39,200 $35,253 $34,553

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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: $4,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,762
Model Year202020082008
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,200$35,253$34,553
Adjustments for Features-9,280-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$34,278$34,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year202020082008
ModelEscapeRX-8RX-8
TrimTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Obstacle detection, side$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,630$3,325$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,280$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-547-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202008
ModelEscapeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in106.4 in
Length180.5 in174.3 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.4 ft37.6 ft3

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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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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