Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2014

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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,450

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,104

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XLTTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,735 $27,043
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Shinka Package   6,165    
Leather Package     1,550  
Satellite radio     195  
SYNC     325  
Alloy wheels     495  
Navigation Package       840
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
All-weather floor mats 45 45 64 67
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Shinka Package   5,304    
Leather Package     1,322  
Satellite radio     167  
SYNC     277  
Alloy wheels     422  
Navigation Package       716
Options (change) 2,455 8,620 2,640 915
Options (change) 2,086 7,390 2,252 783
Destination 560 560 995 995
Total Price $29,450 $35,615 $30,160 $30,910
Total Invoice $27,104 $32,408 $27,982 $28,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XLTTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine212hp R2238hp R2169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$29,450$35,615$30,160$30,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-4,500-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,450$31,850$25,660$24,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,025$0
Total Invoice$27,104$32,408$27,982$28,821
Adjustments for Features0-3,426-4,175-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,104$28,982$23,807$22,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,878$837$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XLTTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,190$7,925$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$4,500$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,426-4,175-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Transit Connect
Body4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.4 in120.6 in
Length174.3 in189.7 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.658.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.6104.2 ft3

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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 wheels0No
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 key250No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested235045%
Total Not Requested291555%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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