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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: $36,335

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,065 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,804 $24,458
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Package 201A 1,335  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Sunroof 850  
Shinka Package   6,885
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system 1,696 1,721
Package 201A 1,135  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 66 45
Sunroof 723  
Shinka Package   5,923
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 5,565 9,340
Options (change) 4,812 8,009
Destination 815 560
Total Price $39,445 $36,335
Total Invoice $36,431 $33,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $813
Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUT4dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,445$36,335
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,640$36,335
Total Invoice$36,431$33,027
Adjustments for Features-2,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,840$33,027

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

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorer Sport TracRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,820$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5910

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

Model Year20102006
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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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, front200No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250No
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested365060%
Total Not Requested241540%

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