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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,365

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,386

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $8,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Focus
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Titanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $21,805
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,313
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo organizer 70 70 115
Cargo net 40 40  
All-weather floor mats 60 60  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795
Winter Package     470
Premium Package     1,295
Sunroof     795
Polished alloy wheels     295
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo organizer 56 56 100
Cargo net 32 32  
All-weather floor mats 45 45  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 692
Winter Package     409
Premium Package     1,127
Sunroof     692
Polished alloy wheels     258
Options (change) 9,415 8,695 3,765
Options (change) 8,065 7,446 3,278
Destination 560 560 795
Total Price $36,410 $35,690 $26,365
Total Invoice $33,083 $32,464 $24,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,266
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Focus
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Titanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2160hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,410$35,690$26,365
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$35,690$25,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,083$32,464$24,386
Adjustments for Features-9540-523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,129$32,464$23,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Focus
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Titanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,090$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-523

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Focus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in71.8 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested395062%
Total Not Requested246538%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395070%
Total Not Requested166530%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140065%
Total Not Requested75035%

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