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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,690 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| Difference: $6,155 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,464 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| Difference: $6,172 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | RX-8 |
| Trim | SHO | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $39,980 | $26,435 |
| Base Invoice | $36,882 | $24,458 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 2,000 |
| All-weather floor mats | 85 | 60 |
| Cargo organizer | 160 | 70 |
| Shinka Package | 6,165 | |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Navigation system | 710 | 1,721 |
| All-weather floor mats | 76 | 45 |
| Cargo organizer | 143 | 56 |
| Shinka Package | 5,304 | |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Options (change) | 1,040 | 8,695 |
| Options (change) | 929 | 7,446 |
| Destination | 825 | 560 |
| Total Price | $41,845 | $35,690 |
| Total Invoice | $38,636 | $32,464 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,380 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | RX-8 |
| Trim | SHO | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 238hp R2 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 300, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $41,845 | $35,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,190 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,655 | $35,690 |
| Total Invoice | $38,636 | $32,464 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,792 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,844 | $32,464 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | RX-8 |
| Trim | SHO | Base (manual) |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,855 | $2,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,190 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,792 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | Taurus | RX-8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.4 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 174.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,343 lb. | 3,045 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 48.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3275 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1990 | 38% |
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