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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: $34,593

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $9,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,808

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $9,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $24,458 $24,458
Second-row high console 100 100    
Second-row buckets 750 750    
Package 301A 2,600      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system   795 2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Cargo net     40 40
Rear spoiler     360 360
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Second-row high console 87 87    
Second-row buckets 655 655    
Package 301A 2,269      
All-weather floor mats 66 66 62 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Navigation system   694 1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Cargo net     32 32
Rear spoiler     288 288
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 5,120 3,315 8,208 7,508
Options (change) 4,469 2,894 7,345 6,700
Destination 895 895 650 650
Total Price $44,115 $45,885 $35,293 $34,593
Total Invoice $40,892 $42,651 $32,453 $31,808

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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: $1,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,115$45,885$35,293$34,593
Adjustments for Features-8,505-8,080-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$37,805$34,318$34,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0$275
Total Invoice$40,892$42,651$32,453$31,808
Adjustments for Features-7,884-7,511-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,008$35,140$31,556$31,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,132$0$252

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedSportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,155$11,730$4,625$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,505$8,080$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,884-7,511-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,046 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested152572%

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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360071%
Total Not Requested145029%

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