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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,228

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,420

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,065 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,804 $29,878
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Package 201A 1,335  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Sunroof 850  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system 1,696 1,720
Package 201A 1,135  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 62
Sunroof 723  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,565 3,173
Options (change) 4,812 2,747
Destination 815 795
Total Price $39,445 $36,228
Total Invoice $36,431 $33,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,168
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,445$36,228
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$36,228
Total Invoice$36,431$33,420
Adjustments for Features-1,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,588$33,420

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Rigid bed cover$700 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,220$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Wheelbase130.5 in106.4 in
Length210.2 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume0.07.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

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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