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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,061

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $24,458
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 850 850  
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Temporary spare tire     395
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 45
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,721
Sunroof 723 723  
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,635 5,715 7,790
Options (change) 6,582 4,951 7,008
Destination 735 735 595
Total Price $36,740 $37,565 $34,820
Total Invoice $34,107 $35,047 $32,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,740$37,565$34,820
Adjustments for Features-2,800-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$34,515$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$34,107$35,047$32,061
Adjustments for Features-2,599-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,508$32,201$32,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$693$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$5,800$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,599-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072007
ModelExplorerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in106.4 in
Length193.4 in174.3 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested355061%
Total Not Requested230039%

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