Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008

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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: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $2,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,178
Shinka Package 6,885  
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Temporary spare tire 395  
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
4.6L V8   1,310
Shinka Package 5,923  
Navigation system 1,721 1,696
All-weather floor mats 45 47
Temporary spare tire 320  
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 9,340 5,090
Options (change) 8,009 4,406
Destination 560 785
Total Price $36,335 $38,270
Total Invoice $33,027 $35,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $671
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
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$38,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,335$35,010
Total Invoice$33,027$35,369
Adjustments for Features0-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$32,356

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
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-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $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
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,415$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Requested375058%
Total Not Requested266542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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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