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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: $35,293

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $7,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,453

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,952 $24,458
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
Package 301A 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   360
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Second-row high console 85  
Second-row buckets 638  
Package 301A 1,913  
All-weather floor mats 64 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   288
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 4,770 8,208
Options (change) 4,056 7,345
Destination 825 650
Total Price $43,130 $35,293
Total Invoice $39,833 $32,453

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$43,130$35,293
Adjustments for Features-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$35,293
Total Invoice$39,833$32,453
Adjustments for Features-6,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,340$32,453

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,855$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length197.1 in174.3 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested360062%
Total Not Requested225038%

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