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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Base Price $26,435 $27,490
Base Invoice $24,458 $25,606
Shinka Package 6,885  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Shinka Package 5,923  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 45 47
Navigation system 1,721 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 9,340 7,995
Options (change) 8,009 7,060
Destination 560 785
Total Price $36,335 $36,270
Total Invoice $33,027 $33,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Engine212hp R2292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$36,335$36,270
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,335$35,635
Total Invoice$33,027$33,451
Adjustments for Features0-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$32,865

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-586

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.4 in130.5 in
Length174.3 in210.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height52.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested397562%
Total Not Requested244038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested162580%
Total Not Requested40020%

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