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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: $20,065

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $12,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,476

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8FocusFocus
TrimGrand TouringSESES
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,000 $15,225 $16,570
Base Invoice $28,681 $14,180 $15,404
Premium Package 900    
Cargo mat 50 70 70
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
Satellite radio   195 195
Universal garage door opener   455 455
Heated front seats   115 115
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Sunroof   625 625
Premium Package 774    
Cargo mat 36 55 55
All-weather floor mats 62 67 67
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
Satellite radio   170 170
Universal garage door opener   396 396
Heated front seats   100 100
Leather seating surfaces   605 605
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Sunroof   544 544
Options (change) 1,028 4,170 2,965
Options (change) 872 3,626 2,577
Destination 670 670 670
Total Price $32,698 $20,065 $20,205
Total Invoice $30,223 $18,476 $18,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,332
Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8FocusFocus
TrimGrand TouringSESES
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$32,698$20,065$20,205
Adjustments for Features-3,7050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,993$20,065$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0
Total Invoice$30,223$18,476$18,651
Adjustments for Features-3,4250-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,798$18,476$18,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200920082008
ModelRX-8FocusFocus
TrimGrand TouringSESES
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,150$445$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4250-185

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Focus
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in102.9 in
Length175.6 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height52.8 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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