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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: $31,245

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,663

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $23,455
Base Invoice $29,878 $21,789
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Cargo net 40 65
Navigation system 2,000 2,695
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Leather Comfort Group   745
3.0L V6   1,010
AWD   1,750
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 47
Cargo net 32 34
Navigation system 1,720 2,291
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Leather Comfort Group   633
3.0L V6   919
AWD   1,592
Options (change) 3,213 7,065
Options (change) 2,779 6,149
Destination 795 725
Total Price $36,268 $31,245
Total Invoice $33,452 $28,663

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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: $5,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,261
Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,268$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,268$30,730
Total Invoice$33,452$28,663
Adjustments for Features0-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,452$28,191

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8Escape
TrimGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $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 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8Escape
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.1 in
Length175.6 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height52.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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