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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: $34,195

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,472

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $7,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,025 $24,458
Navigation system 1,850 2,000
Package 401A 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Cargo organizer 160 70
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Rear spoiler   360
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,610 1,721
Package 401A 1,740  
All-weather floor mats 65 45
Cargo organizer 139 56
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Rear spoiler   288
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,085 7,165
Options (change) 3,554 6,419
Destination 795 595
Total Price $43,035 $34,195
Total Invoice $39,374 $31,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,035$34,195
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$34,195
Total Invoice$39,374$31,472
Adjustments for Features-4,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,438$31,472

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,795$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.4 in
Length202.9 in174.3 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested397579%
Total Not Requested107521%

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