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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: $3,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRX-8Explorer Sport Trac
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUT
Base Price $31,000 $33,065
Base Invoice $28,681 $30,804
Premium Package 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Package 201A   1,335
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Premium Package 774  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 66
Navigation system 1,720 1,696
Package 201A   1,135
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 4,073 5,565
Options (change) 3,521 4,812
Destination 670 815
Total Price $35,743 $39,445
Total Invoice $32,872 $36,431

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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: $1,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,716
Model Year20092010
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$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,743$37,450
Total Invoice$32,872$36,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,872$34,588

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

Model Year20092010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,225$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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

Model Year20092010
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%
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%

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