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

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,980 $32,260
Base Invoice $21,127 $29,878
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Options (change) 3,660 0
Options (change) 3,258 0
Destination 685 795
Total Price $27,325 $33,055
Total Invoice $25,070 $30,673

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,515
Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,325$33,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,805
Total Invoice$25,070$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$28,585

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,088

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in106.4 in
Length197.6 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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