Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $35,620

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,408

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (manual)Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,458 $40,191
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 360  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Navigation system 2,000 795
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 288  
All-weather floor mats 45 66
Navigation system 1,721 694
Second-row high console   132
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,625 3,310
Options (change) 7,390 2,891
Destination 560 895
Total Price $35,620 $47,305
Total Invoice $32,408 $43,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,002
Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (manual)Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,620$47,305
Adjustments for Features0-8,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$39,165
Total Invoice$32,408$43,977
Adjustments for Features0-7,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,408$36,410

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimBase (manual)Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,567

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
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 Weight3,045 lb.4,921 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 (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345066%
Total Not Requested181534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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