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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,335

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,862

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $5,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelRX-8RX-8Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SELLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $21,281 $24,499
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,995 1,995
Power-adjustable pedals     240  
Traction control     195 195
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     240  
Leather seating surfaces     895  
Sunroof     895 895
Polished alloy wheels     895 695
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,736 1,736
Power-adjustable pedals     209  
Traction control     170 170
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     209  
Leather seating surfaces     779  
Sunroof     779 779
Polished alloy wheels     779 605
Options (change) 8,885 8,165 5,550 3,975
Options (change) 7,644 7,025 4,831 3,460
Destination 560 560 750 750
Total Price $35,880 $35,160 $29,335 $31,335
Total Invoice $32,662 $32,043 $26,862 $28,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,580
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelRX-8RX-8Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SELLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,880$35,160$29,335$31,335
Adjustments for Features-1,340-2900-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$34,870$29,335$30,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$875
Total Invoice$32,662$32,043$26,862$28,709
Adjustments for Features-1,220-2640-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,442$31,779$26,862$27,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0$816

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelRX-8RX-8Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SELLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,815$2,765$2,475$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$290$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,220-2640-1,031

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20062007
ModelRX-8Five Hundred
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.9 in
Length174.3 in200.7 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height52.8 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350055%
Total Not Requested291545%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350062%
Total Not Requested211538%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
225/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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