Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009

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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: $5,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,063

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelRX-8Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,566 $32,901
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 64
Navigation system 1,720 1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 3,173 5,025
Options (change) 2,747 4,351
Destination 750 815
Total Price $35,883 $41,390
Total Invoice $33,063 $38,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,849
Model Year20102009
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$41,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,883$37,960
Total Invoice$33,063$38,067
Adjustments for Features0-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,063$34,912

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
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
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
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$3,750$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,155

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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