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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: $34,085

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,629

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,175 $31,000
Base Invoice $24,706 $28,681
Electronics Package 595  
Convenience Package 195  
Leather upholstery 995  
4.6L V8 1,295  
Side curtain airbags 560  
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Electronics Package 506  
Convenience Package 166  
Leather upholstery 846  
4.6L V8 1,191  
Side curtain airbags 476  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,720
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 7,190 3,995
Options (change) 6,203 3,459
Destination 720 670
Total Price $34,085 $35,665
Total Invoice $31,629 $32,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,158
Model Year20072009
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,085$35,665
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$35,640
Total Invoice$31,629$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,629$32,787

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

Model Year20072009
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 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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

Model Year20072009
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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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