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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: $35,743

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,681
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 78
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Premium Package     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 62
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,720
Premium Package     774
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,830 5,910 4,073
Options (change) 6,748 5,117 3,521
Destination 735 735 670
Total Price $36,935 $37,760 $35,743
Total Invoice $34,273 $35,213 $32,872

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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: $533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,935$37,760$35,743
Adjustments for Features-1,725-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,210$35,785$35,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$34,273$35,213$32,872
Adjustments for Features-1,601-1,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,672$33,371$32,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,250$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,601-1,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in106.4 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 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 Headroom38.7 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 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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