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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: $33,855

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,364

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimAutomaticSETitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,398 $26,708
Grand Touring Package 5,335    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Rear spoiler 360    
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 795 795
Leather Comfort Package   1,195  
Convenience Package   1,395  
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Grand Touring Package 4,922    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Rear spoiler 288    
All-weather floor mats 62 66 66
Navigation system 1,721 694 694
Leather Comfort Package   1,043  
Convenience Package   1,217  
2.0L I4   1,115 1,115
AWD   1,631 1,632
Panoramic sunroof   1,305 1,305
Options (change) 8,168 7,900 5,310
Options (change) 7,313 7,071 4,812
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $35,253 $33,855 $34,815
Total Invoice $32,421 $31,364 $32,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,294
Model Year200820142014
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimAutomaticSETitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,253$33,855$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,155-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,253$29,700$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$32,421$31,364$32,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,849-5,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,421$27,515$27,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820142014
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimAutomaticSETitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,325$8,480$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,849-5,288

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082014
ModelRX-8Escape
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in105.9 in
Length174.3 in178.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.667.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360062%
Total Not Requested225038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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