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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: $32,075

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,361

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,620 $31,960
Base Invoice $25,388 $29,566
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 57 62
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
Navigation system 1,736 1,720
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 3,655 3,173
Options (change) 3,173 2,747
Destination 800 750
Total Price $32,075 $35,883
Total Invoice $29,361 $33,063

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,075$35,883
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$35,233
Total Invoice$29,361$33,063
Adjustments for Features0-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$32,464

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-599

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.4 in
Length200.4 in175.6 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height61.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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