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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,425

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $4,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,977

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $2,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $29,878
Premium Package 2,325    
Second-row buckets 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package 2,139    
Second-row buckets 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 62
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 2,400 75 2,473
Options (change) 2,208 69 2,102
Destination 1,120 1,120 795
Total Price $31,425 $31,725 $35,528
Total Invoice $29,977 $30,345 $32,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,348
Model Year201820182011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4169hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$31,425$31,725$35,528
Adjustments for Features-1,625-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$29,900$35,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$29,977$30,345$32,775
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,427$28,599$32,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$172$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,750$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,550-1,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelTransit ConnectRX-8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase120.6 in106.4 in
Length189.7 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height72.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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