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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: $35,223

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $31,960
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $29,566
Second-row high console 150 150  
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Package 301A 2,600    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system   795 2,000
Cargo net     40
Temporary spare tire     395
Second-row high console 132 132  
Second-row buckets 607 607  
Package 301A 2,269    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation system   694 1,720
Cargo net     32
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 5,115 3,310 2,513
Options (change) 4,466 2,891 2,134
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $44,210 $47,305 $35,223
Total Invoice $40,983 $43,977 $32,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$44,210$47,305$35,223
Adjustments for Features-7,230-6,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$40,350$35,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$40,983$43,977$32,450
Adjustments for Features-6,702-6,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,281$37,511$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,230$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520152010
ModelExplorerExplorerRX-8
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $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
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$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
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$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 $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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,255$10,980$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$6,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,702-6,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152010
ModelExplorerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length197.1 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,065 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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested152572%

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