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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: $34,893

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,490 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,606 $24,458
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Sunroof 850  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Temporary spare tire   395
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 62
Navigation system 1,696 1,721
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Sunroof 723  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 7,800 7,808
Options (change) 6,894 7,025
Destination 785 650
Total Price $36,075 $34,893
Total Invoice $33,285 $32,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
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$36,075$34,893
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$34,893
Total Invoice$33,285$32,133
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,685$32,133

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

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Wheelbase130.5 in106.4 in
Length210.2 in174.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.3,075 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested342559%
Total Not Requested242541%

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