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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: $34,460

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,670 $31,000
Base Invoice $28,053 $28,681
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 57 62
Sunroof 779  
Navigation system 1,736 1,720
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,965 4,113
Options (change) 2,572 3,553
Destination 825 670
Total Price $34,460 $35,783
Total Invoice $31,450 $32,904

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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: $1,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year20092009
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$34,460$35,783
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,310$35,783
Total Invoice$31,450$32,904
Adjustments for Features-1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,313$32,904

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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