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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,620 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | |||
| Difference: $12,685 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,408 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | |||
| Difference: $13,749 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base (manual) | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $24,458 | $41,543 | $50,587 |
| Shinka Package | 6,165 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 795 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 60 | 75 | 75 |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Second-row high console | 150 | 150 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | 695 | |
| Power liftgate | 550 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Shinka Package | 5,304 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,721 | 755 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 45 | 71 | 71 |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Second-row high console | 144 | 144 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | 660 | |
| Power liftgate | 524 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,625 | 3,860 | 920 |
| Options (change) | 7,390 | 3,669 | 875 |
| Destination | 560 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $35,620 | $48,305 | $54,835 |
| Total Invoice | $32,408 | $46,157 | $52,407 |
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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: $1,855 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,401 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base (manual) | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 238hp R2 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $35,620 | $48,305 | $54,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,830 | -16,230 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,620 | $37,475 | $38,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,130 |
| Total Invoice | $32,408 | $46,157 | $52,407 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,348 | -15,511 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,408 | $35,809 | $36,896 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,087 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base (manual) | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,715 | $14,545 | $19,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,830 | $16,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,348 | -15,511 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | RX-8 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,045 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4300 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power liftgate | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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