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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: $29,558

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,211

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimAutomaticManualXLTTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $26,649 $29,156
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75 75
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Grand Touring Package   4,635    
Premium Package     2,325  
Second-row buckets     0 0
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
All-weather floor mats 62 62 69 69
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Grand Touring Package   4,277    
Premium Package     2,139  
Second-row buckets     0 0
Options (change) 2,473 7,108 2,400 75
Options (change) 2,103 6,380 2,208 69
Destination 650 650 1,120 1,120
Total Price $29,558 $34,193 $31,425 $31,725
Total Invoice $27,211 $31,488 $29,977 $30,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,649
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimAutomaticManualXLTTitanium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine212hp R2232hp 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$29,558$34,193$31,425$31,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-6,725-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,558$30,568$24,700$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$0$100
Total Invoice$27,211$31,488$29,977$30,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,338-6,415-6,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,211$28,150$23,562$23,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0$159

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

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Transit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimAutomaticManualXLTTitanium
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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
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$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$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
Metal pedals $75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,350$9,450$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$6,725$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,338-6,415-6,624

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

Model Year20082018
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 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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested215043%
Total Not Requested290057%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested97535%

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