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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: $20,065

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $12,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,476

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelFocusFocusRX-8
TrimSESESGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $15,225 $16,570 $31,000
Base Invoice $14,180 $15,404 $28,681
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Cargo mat 70 70 50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Satellite radio 195 195  
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Universal garage door opener 455 455  
Sunroof 625 625  
Heated front seats 115 115  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Premium Package     900
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Cargo mat 55 55 36
All-weather floor mats 67 67 62
Satellite radio 170 170  
CD changer, in-dash 305 305  
Universal garage door opener 396 396  
Sunroof 544 544  
Heated front seats 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605  
Premium Package     774
Options (change) 4,170 2,965 1,028
Options (change) 3,626 2,577 872
Destination 670 670 670
Total Price $20,065 $20,205 $32,698
Total Invoice $18,476 $18,651 $30,223

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,332
Model Year200820082009
ModelFocusFocusRX-8
TrimSESESGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4140hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,065$20,205$32,698
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,065$20,005$28,993
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$18,476$18,651$30,223
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,476$18,466$26,798
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082009
ModelFocusFocusRX-8
TrimSESESGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$445$645$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,425

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelFocusRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.9 in106.4 in
Length175.0 in175.6 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height58.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,589 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

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