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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,630

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,625

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,337 $29,499
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 175 175
Cargo organizer 70 70 115  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Cargo net 40 40    
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
All-weather floor mats 45 45 156 156
Cargo organizer 56 56 102  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Cargo net 32 32    
Package 301A     1,155 1,155
Options (change) 9,465 8,745 1,585 1,470
Options (change) 8,101 7,482 1,413 1,311
Destination 560 560 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,460 $35,740 $29,630 $29,973
Total Invoice $33,119 $32,500 $27,625 $27,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,796
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,460$35,740$29,630$29,973
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,965-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,410$35,740$27,665$27,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$192$0
Total Invoice$33,119$32,500$27,625$27,678
Adjustments for Features-9540-1,832-2,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,165$32,500$25,793$25,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$424$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8C-MAXC-MAX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,330$3,280$5,245$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,965$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-1,832-2,309

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8C-MAX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height52.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested290048%
Total Not Requested316552%

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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested290055%
Total Not Requested236545%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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