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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: $29,558

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,211

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,325      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78 78
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package       4,635
Premium Package 2,139      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 62 62
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package       4,277
Options (change) 2,400 75 2,473 7,108
Options (change) 2,208 69 2,103 6,380
Destination 1,120 1,120 650 650
Total Price $31,425 $31,725 $29,558 $34,193
Total Invoice $29,977 $30,345 $27,211 $31,488

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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: $4,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,649
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4169hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$31,425$31,725$29,558$34,193
Adjustments for Features-6,725-6,9250-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$24,800$29,558$30,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$1,010
Total Invoice$29,977$30,345$27,211$31,488
Adjustments for Features-6,415-6,6240-3,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,562$23,721$27,211$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$0$939

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

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectRX-8RX-8
TrimXLTTitaniumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$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$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
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,450$9,650$2,725$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$6,925$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,415-6,6240-3,338

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

Model Year20182008
ModelTransit ConnectRX-8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase120.6 in106.4 in
Length189.7 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height72.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,046 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, front200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested97535%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested215043%
Total Not Requested290057%

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