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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: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,450

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,670 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,053 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Sunroof 895  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo net   40
All-weather floor mats 57 45
Navigation system 1,736 1,721
Sunroof 779  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,965 7,435
Options (change) 2,572 6,720
Destination 825 595
Total Price $34,460 $34,465
Total Invoice $31,450 $31,773

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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: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year20092007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,460$34,465
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$34,465
Total Invoice$31,450$31,773
Adjustments for Features-1,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,309$31,773

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedAutomatic
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1410

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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 Year20092007
ModelTaurusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.4 in
Length200.4 in174.3 in
Width74.5 in69.7 in
Height61.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,075 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 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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