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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: $35,638

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,155 $32,260
Base Invoice $35,025 $29,878
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550 2,000
Cargo organizer 160 70
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349 1,720
Cargo organizer 139 56
All-weather floor mats 65 62
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,885 2,583
Options (change) 4,250 2,190
Destination 795 795
Total Price $43,835 $35,638
Total Invoice $40,070 $32,863

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,230
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,835$35,638
Adjustments for Features-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$35,638
Total Invoice$40,070$32,863
Adjustments for Features-4,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,093$32,863

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimSHOGrand Touring
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,845$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9770

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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 Year20122011
ModelTaurusRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.9 in106.4 in
Length202.9 in175.6 in
Width76.2 in69.7 in
Height60.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,064 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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