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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelRX-8RX-8Taurus
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,980
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $21,127
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Cassette player 225 225  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
Sunroof     895
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Cassette player 180 180  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Sunroof     797
Options (change) 5,920 5,220 3,660
Options (change) 5,390 4,745 3,258
Destination 595 595 685
Total Price $32,950 $32,250 $27,325
Total Invoice $30,443 $29,798 $25,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year200720072006
ModelRX-8RX-8Taurus
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2153hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,950$32,250$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,075-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,875$31,225$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,443$29,798$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,917-9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,526$28,851$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720072006
ModelRX-8RX-8Taurus
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,275$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,917-9470

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072006
ModelRX-8Taurus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in108.5 in
Length174.3 in197.6 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested262545%
Total Not Requested322555%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested262552%
Total Not Requested242548%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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