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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,335

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelRX-8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase (automatic)Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,790 $29,361
Shinka Package 6,885    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 60 55 55
Temporary spare tire 395    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Shinka Package 5,923    
Navigation system 1,721 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 45 47 47
Temporary spare tire 320    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 9,340 8,525 5,910
Options (change) 8,009 7,339 5,117
Destination 560 735 735
Total Price $36,335 $37,630 $37,760
Total Invoice $33,027 $34,864 $35,213

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year200620072007
ModelRX-8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase (automatic)Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$36,335$37,630$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,785-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,335$34,845$34,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0
Total Invoice$33,027$34,864$35,213
Adjustments for Features0-2,580-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$32,284$32,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$99

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620072007
ModelRX-8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase (automatic)Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,415$5,200$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,580-2,830

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelRX-8Explorer
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in113.7 in
Length174.3 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height52.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.683.7 ft3

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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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 opener100Yes
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 Requested410064%
Total Not Requested231536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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