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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: $35,253

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimAutomaticTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $36,455
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Rear spoiler 360  
All-weather floor mats 78 125
Navigation system 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   995
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Rear spoiler 288  
All-weather floor mats 62 119
Navigation system 1,721  
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 8,168 1,120
Options (change) 7,313 1,064
Destination 650 1,245
Total Price $35,253 $38,820

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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: $4,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,600
Model Year20082021
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimAutomaticTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2250hp I4
TransmissionT6A8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$35,253$38,820
Adjustments for Features0-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,253$30,615

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082021
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimAutomaticTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082021
ModelRX-8Escape
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.7 in
Length174.3 in180.5 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height52.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,566 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.665.4 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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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