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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: $27,530

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,488

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $22,535 $24,185
Base Invoice $29,878 $20,992 $22,494
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Safety Package   595 595
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   855  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Safety Package   506 506
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
AWD   1,593 1,593
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   778  
Options (change) 700 4,380 3,525
Options (change) 645 3,881 3,103
Destination 795 615 615
Total Price $33,755 $27,530 $28,325
Total Invoice $31,318 $25,488 $26,212

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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: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,642
Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$33,755$27,530$28,325
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$27,530$27,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$270
Total Invoice$31,318$25,488$26,212
Adjustments for Features-1,1880-486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,130$25,488$25,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120062006
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTXLT Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,775$4,495$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880-486

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8Escape
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.2 in
Length175.6 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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