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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,920

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,109

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $9,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FusionFusion
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SESEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $17,900 $18,985
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $16,525 $17,502
Grand Touring Package 5,210 4,510    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Safety and Security Package     595 595
Traction control     95 95
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595 595
Sport Package     395  
Sunroof     795 795
Leather seating surfaces     895 895
Premium Package       395
Heated front seats       295
Grand Touring Package 4,482 3,880    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Safety and Security Package     518 518
Traction control     83 83
Antilock brakes (ABS)     518 518
Sport Package     344  
Sunroof     692 692
Leather seating surfaces     779 779
Premium Package       344
Heated front seats       257
Options (change) 5,710 5,010 3,370 3,665
Options (change) 4,882 4,280 2,934 3,191
Destination 560 560 650 650
Total Price $32,705 $32,005 $21,920 $23,300
Total Invoice $29,900 $29,298 $20,109 $21,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,071
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FusionFusion
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SESEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$32,705$32,005$21,920$23,300
Adjustments for Features-2,975-1,9250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,730$30,080$21,920$22,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$530
Total Invoice$29,900$29,298$20,109$21,343
Adjustments for Features-2,720-1,7620-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,180$27,536$20,109$20,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$0$455

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8FusionFusion
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SESEL
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 
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
Interior air filter$0$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,350$1,425$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$1,925$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,720-1,7620-779

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Fusion
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.4 in
Length174.3 in190.2 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested265047%
Total Not Requested300053%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265055%
Total Not Requested220045%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

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