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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: $18,680

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,289

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $12,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FocusFocus
TrimAutomaticManualZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $15,775 $17,040
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $14,690 $15,841
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Safety Package     350  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Weather Package     175  
Traction control     115 115
Sunroof     625 625
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Front side airbags       350
Heated front seats       115
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Safety Package     305  
CD changer, in-dash     348 348
Weather Package     152  
Traction control     100 100
Sunroof     544 544
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Front side airbags       305
Heated front seats       100
Options (change) 5,695 4,995 2,360 2,300
Options (change) 5,210 4,565 2,054 2,002
Destination 650 650 545 545
Total Price $32,780 $32,080 $18,680 $19,885
Total Invoice $30,318 $29,673 $17,289 $18,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,533
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FocusFocus
TrimAutomaticManualZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2136hp I4151hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$32,780$32,080$18,680$19,885
Adjustments for Features-3,780-2,7300-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$29,350$18,680$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,030
Total Invoice$30,318$29,673$17,289$18,388
Adjustments for Features-3,496-2,5250-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,822$27,148$17,289$18,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$326$0$937

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FocusFocus
TrimAutomaticManualZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,725$3,675$945$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$2,730$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,496-2,5250-162

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Focus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in102.9 in
Length174.3 in175.2 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height52.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.8 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested270046%
Total Not Requested315054%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested245049%
Total Not Requested260051%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 ST

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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