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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: $34,663

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,864

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimManualSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $39,300
Base Invoice $24,458 $36,254
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Cargo organizer 70 160
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 360  
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 710
Cargo organizer 56 143
All-weather floor mats 62 67
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 288  
Options (change) 7,578 1,030
Options (change) 6,756 920
Destination 650 795
Total Price $34,663 $41,125
Total Invoice $31,864 $37,969

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year20082013
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimManualSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,663$41,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,663$36,120
Total Invoice$31,864$37,969
Adjustments for Features0-4,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,864$33,348

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimManualSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
SD Card slot $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,621

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
ModelRX-8Taurus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.9 in
Length174.3 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height52.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft320.1 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested287557%
Total Not Requested217543%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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