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Luxury Features
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 | moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | Conveniently adjust your seat with the F150 Super Cab Lariat's power seats; not available on the RX-8 R3 | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Not Available | Leather comes standard on the F150 Super Cab Lariat; the RX-8 R3 only offers cloth seats | ||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $36,240 | vs | $33,085 | Both are priced reasonably | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 16 mpg | vs | 16 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Airbags | 4 | vs | 4 | OK number of airbags | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Not Available | Keep kids safe in the rear seat with standard child door locks on the F150 Super Cab Lariat; optional upgrade on the RX-8 R3 | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 365 HP @ 5,000 RPM | vs | 232 HP @ 8,500 RPM | The F150 Super Cab Lariat is fairly powerful, but the RX-8 R3 is not far behind | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 6 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Manual transmission | The F150 Super Cab Lariat's automatic transmission is convenient for stop-and-go traffic | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Air compressor | Turbocharger | vs | None | The F150 Super Cab Lariat's Turbocharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.2 lb/hp | vs | 13.2 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | two-wheel drive | vs | rear-wheel drive | The RX-8 R3 has a good drivetrain for off-road and poor weather driving | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 47.0 ft | vs | 34.8 ft | The RX-8 R3 can make tight turns, but the F150 Super Cab Lariat takes a little more room to navigate | ||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 6 | vs | 4 | The F150 Super Cab Lariat has the usual number of seats, while the RX-8 R3 has very few | ||||||
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| Highway driving range | 572 miles | vs | 372 miles | The F150 Super Cab Lariat has great highway range, but the RX-8 R3 is very limited | ||||||
| Cargo space | Unknown | vs | 7.6 ft3 | |||||||
| front seats | 64.7 ft3 | vs | 51.7 ft3 | The F150 Super Cab Lariat has roomy front seats, but the RX-8 R3 is very cramped | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Not Available | The F150 Super Cab Lariat's standard folding rear seat will get you extra cargo room; not available on the RX-8 R3 | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
| roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Not Available | The F150 Super Cab Lariat offers an optional navigation system; not available on the RX-8 R3 | ||||||
| Cupholders | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | Unknown | vs | 8 | |||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers satellite radio | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Has subwoofer | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers an entertainment system | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 5 stars | The RX-8 R3 is exceptionally safe; 1.5x safer than the F150 Super Cab Lariat | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | 5 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 6.2 seconds | vs | 6.7 seconds | Both vehicles have good 0-60 times | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 132 ft | vs | 117 ft | The RX-8 R3 has above average braking ability for this class of vehicle, but the F150 Super Cab Lariat is just OK | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s s @ 95.0 mph mph | vs | 15.2 s s @ 92.0 mph mph | Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.71 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | 100 mph | vs | 145 mph | The RX-8 R3 can hit high speeds, but the F150 Super Cab Lariat is below average for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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