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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: $35,743

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Base Price $31,000 $27,490
Base Invoice $28,681 $25,606
Premium Package 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Premium Package 774  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 47
Navigation system 1,720 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 4,073 8,540
Options (change) 3,521 7,523
Destination 670 785
Total Price $35,743 $36,815
Total Invoice $32,872 $33,914

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,134
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Engine212hp R2292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,743$36,815
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,643$36,815
Total Invoice$32,872$33,914
Adjustments for Features-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,780$33,914

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

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimGrand TouringLimited
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
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 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920

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

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.4 in130.5 in
Length175.6 in210.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height52.8 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheels0No
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 Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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