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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: $35,620

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,408

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimSportBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,675 $26,435
Base Invoice $38,862 $24,458
Second-row high console 100  
Second-row buckets 750  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Navigation system 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Shinka Package   6,165
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo net   40
Second-row high console 87  
Second-row buckets 655  
All-weather floor mats 66 45
Navigation system 694 1,721
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Shinka Package   5,304
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,315 8,625
Options (change) 2,894 7,390
Destination 895 560
Total Price $45,885 $35,620
Total Invoice $42,651 $32,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimSportBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$45,885$35,620
Adjustments for Features-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$35,620
Total Invoice$42,651$32,408
Adjustments for Features-7,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,224$32,408

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimSportBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,045 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
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345066%
Total Not Requested181534%

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