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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: $35,153

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,315

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,460 $31,000
Base Invoice $32,565 $28,681
Navigation system 795 2,000
Rear spoiler 275  
Cargo organizer 200 70
All-weather floor mats 90 78
Sunroof 995  
Package 301A / 401A 2,150  
Premium Package   900
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system 755 1,720
Rear spoiler 261  
Cargo organizer 190 56
All-weather floor mats 86 62
Sunroof 945  
Package 301A / 401A 2,044  
Premium Package   774
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,505 3,483
Options (change) 4,281 2,964
Destination 875 670
Total Price $39,840 $35,153
Total Invoice $37,721 $32,315

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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: $607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,543
Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine288hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,840$35,153
Adjustments for Features-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$35,153
Total Invoice$37,721$32,315
Adjustments for Features-3,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,858$32,315

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelTaurusRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$6,205$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,969 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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