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Ford Flex vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $12,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,120

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexRX-8
TrimLimitedTitaniumBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $24,458
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
Second-row high console 100 100  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 2,000
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Shinka Package     6,165
Cargo net     40
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
Second-row high console 85 85  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 45
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,721
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Shinka Package     5,304
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 10,905 10,110 8,265
Options (change) 9,562 8,887 7,102
Destination 825 825 560
Total Price $47,495 $49,195 $35,260
Total Invoice $43,743 $45,339 $32,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,514
Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexRX-8
TrimLimitedTitaniumBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine355hp V6355hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,495$49,195$35,260
Adjustments for Features-8,805-9,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$40,190$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,743$45,339$32,120
Adjustments for Features-8,109-8,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,634$37,040$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122006
ModelFlexFlexRX-8
TrimLimitedTitaniumBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$11,145$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,805$9,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,109-8,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelFlexRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.9 in106.4 in
Length202.3 in174.3 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height67.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested440078%
Total Not Requested121522%

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