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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: $35,093

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $52,730 $31,000
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 695  
Cargo mat 100 50
All-weather floor mats 120 78
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Second-row high console 144  
Second-row buckets 660  
Cargo mat 95 36
All-weather floor mats 114 62
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,065 3,423
Options (change) 1,013 2,912
Destination 1,245 670
Total Price $55,040 $35,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,598
Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21225/45-18
Total Price$55,040$35,093
Adjustments for Features-14,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$35,093

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerRX-8
TrimPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,150$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase119.1 in106.4 in
Length198.8 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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