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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus 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.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,690 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| Difference: $7,345 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,464 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| Difference: $6,910 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | Taurus |
| Trim | Base (manual) | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $38,155 |
| Base Invoice | $24,458 | $35,025 |
| Shinka Package | 6,165 | |
| Rear spoiler | 360 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 60 | 75 |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 160 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 1,850 |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |
| Shinka Package | 5,304 | |
| Rear spoiler | 288 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 45 | 65 |
| Cargo organizer | 56 | 139 |
| Navigation system | 1,721 | 1,610 |
| Package 401A | 1,740 | |
| Options (change) | 8,695 | 4,085 |
| Options (change) | 7,446 | 3,554 |
| Destination | 560 | 795 |
| Total Price | $35,690 | $43,035 |
| Total Invoice | $32,464 | $39,374 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,171 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | Taurus |
| Trim | Base (manual) | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 238hp R2 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $35,690 | $43,035 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,180 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,690 | $37,855 |
| Total Invoice | $32,464 | $39,374 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,739 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,464 | $34,635 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | Taurus |
| Trim | Base (manual) | SHO |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, 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 | $1,765 | $6,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,739 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | RX-8 | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,045 lb. | 4,415 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4175 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 1090 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
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