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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: $5,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,511

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $29,878 $23,222 $24,587
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 65 65
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Navigation system 2,000   1,995
Package 203A   1,985  
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
AWD   1,750 1,750
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 34 34
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64
Navigation system 1,720   1,696
Package 203A   1,686  
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
AWD   1,592 1,593
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Options (change) 3,213 5,070 6,665
Options (change) 2,779 4,464 5,823
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $36,268 $30,765 $33,860
Total Invoice $33,452 $28,511 $31,235

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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: $5,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,029
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,268$30,765$33,860
Adjustments for Features0-95-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,268$30,670$32,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,505
Total Invoice$33,452$28,511$31,235
Adjustments for Features0-88-1,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,452$28,423$29,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8EscapeEscape
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$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$300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,445$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88-1,554

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%

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