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

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,245

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,257

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRX-8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $24,458
Second-row high console 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 60
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Interior Power Package 295      
Grand Touring Package       5,335
Cargo net       40
Second-row high console 83 83    
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 45
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,721
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Interior Power Package 257      
Grand Touring Package       4,922
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,150 3,125 3,030 7,435
Options (change) 4,474 2,711 2,628 6,720
Destination 825 825 825 595
Total Price $34,245 $35,280 $36,180 $34,465
Total Invoice $31,257 $32,248 $33,061 $31,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,853
Model Year2009200920092007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRX-8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,245$35,280$36,180$34,465
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,910-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$32,370$32,680$34,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$995$0
Total Invoice$31,257$32,248$33,061$31,773
Adjustments for Features-2,337-2,660-3,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,920$29,588$29,863$31,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$943$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2009200920092007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XRX-8
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,850$6,440$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,910$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,337-2,660-3,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092007
ModelTaurus XRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.4 in
Length200.3 in174.3 in
Width74.9 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested345059%
Total Not Requested240041%

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