Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $34,893

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $7,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimAutomaticLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $36,280
Base Invoice $24,458 $33,774
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 64
Navigation system 1,721  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 7,808 5,025
Options (change) 7,025 4,350
Destination 650 815
Total Price $34,893 $42,120
Total Invoice $32,133 $38,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year20082010
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimAutomaticLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$34,893$42,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,893$37,385
Total Invoice$32,133$38,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$34,562

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimAutomaticLimited
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 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$8,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,377

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested335057%
Total Not Requested250043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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