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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: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,472

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,280 $26,435
Base Invoice $31,624 $24,458
Navigation system 795 2,000
All-weather floor mats 85 60
Cargo organizer 160 70
Rear spoiler 275 360
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 710 1,721
All-weather floor mats 76 45
Cargo organizer 143 56
Rear spoiler 245 288
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,315 7,165
Options (change) 1,174 6,419
Destination 825 595
Total Price $36,420 $34,195
Total Invoice $33,623 $31,472

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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: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year20142007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine288hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,420$34,195
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$34,195
Total Invoice$33,623$31,472
Adjustments for Features-2,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$31,472

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142007
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
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 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,855$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142007
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 Weight3,969 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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 headlights500No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested257551%
Total Not Requested247549%

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