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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: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,472

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152007
ModelTaurusTaurusRX-8
TrimSELLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,485 $34,405 $26,435
Base Invoice $27,201 $31,738 $24,458
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 201A 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 60
Cargo organizer 210 210 70
Rear spoiler 275 275 360
Grand Touring Package     4,635
Cargo net     40
Navigation system 710 710 1,721
Package 201A 938    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 85 85 45
Cargo organizer 187 187 56
Rear spoiler 245 245 288
Grand Touring Package     4,277
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,920 1,375 7,165
Options (change) 3,500 1,227 6,419
Destination 875 875 595
Total Price $34,280 $36,655 $34,195
Total Invoice $31,576 $33,840 $31,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year201520152007
ModelTaurusTaurusRX-8
TrimSELLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine288hp V6288hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$34,280$36,655$34,195
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$33,625$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$0
Total Invoice$31,576$33,840$31,472
Adjustments for Features-1,741-2,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,835$31,043$31,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,208$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520152007
ModelTaurusTaurusRX-8
TrimSELLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,320$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,741-2,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152007
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested82577%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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