Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $36,340

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $9,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $37,535
Base Invoice $24,458 $34,952
Shinka Package 6,885  
Rear spoiler 360  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 40  
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Shinka Package 5,923  
Rear spoiler 288  
All-weather floor mats 45 64
Navigation system 1,721  
Cargo net 32  
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,345 7,365
Options (change) 8,009 6,382
Destination 560 825
Total Price $36,340 $45,725
Total Invoice $33,027 $42,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year20062011
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,340$45,725
Adjustments for Features0-8,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$36,960
Total Invoice$33,027$42,159
Adjustments for Features0-8,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$34,078

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (automatic)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,081

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelRX-8Explorer
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.6 in
Length174.3 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
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 key250Yes
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 Requested415065%
Total Not Requested226535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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