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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: $35,883

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,063

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,566 $30,178
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package   560
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
4.6L V8   1,310
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 47
Navigation system 1,720 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package   476
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 3,173 5,090
Options (change) 2,747 4,406
Destination 750 785
Total Price $35,883 $38,270
Total Invoice $33,063 $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: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134
Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
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$35,883$38,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,883$35,630
Total Invoice$33,063$35,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,063$32,929

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Explorer
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height52.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,094 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
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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