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

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Ford Focus vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,680

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,289

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $12,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusRX-8RX-8
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $15,775 $17,040 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $14,690 $15,841 $24,458 $24,458
Safety Package 350      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Weather Package 175      
Traction control 115 115    
Sunroof 625 625    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Front side airbags   350    
Heated front seats   115    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Safety Package 305      
CD changer, in-dash 348 348    
Weather Package 152      
Traction control 100 100    
Sunroof 544 544    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Front side airbags   305    
Heated front seats   100    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 2,360 2,300 5,695 4,995
Options (change) 2,054 2,002 5,210 4,565
Destination 545 545 650 650
Total Price $18,680 $19,885 $32,780 $32,080
Total Invoice $17,289 $18,388 $30,318 $29,673

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,533
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusRX-8RX-8
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine136hp I4151hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$18,680$19,885$32,780$32,080
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,780-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,680$19,710$29,000$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0$350
Total Invoice$17,289$18,388$30,318$29,673
Adjustments for Features0-162-3,496-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,289$18,226$26,822$27,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$0$326

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelFocusFocusRX-8RX-8
TrimZX4 SESZX4 STAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$945$1,120$4,725$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,780$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-3,496-2,525

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062008
ModelFocusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.9 in106.4 in
Length175.2 in174.3 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,637 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested315054%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested245049%
Total Not Requested260051%

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