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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimBase (manual)XLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $24,870
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,222
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40 65
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Package 203A   1,985
AWD   1,750
3.0L V6   1,195
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32 34
All-weather floor mats 45 64
Package 203A   1,686
AWD   1,592
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 6,265 5,070
Options (change) 5,381 4,464
Destination 560 825
Total Price $33,260 $30,765
Total Invoice $30,399 $28,511

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimBase (manual)XLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$33,260$30,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$28,225
Total Invoice$30,399$28,511
Adjustments for Features0-2,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,399$26,157

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimBase (manual)XLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,790$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,354

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Escape
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.1 in
Length174.3 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height52.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.666.3 ft3

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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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested322561%
Total Not Requested204039%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested061%
Total Not Requested039%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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