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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: $11,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,864

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $11,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimManualSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $42,770
Base Invoice $24,458 $40,418
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Cargo organizer 70 200
All-weather floor mats 78 90
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 360  
Sunroof   995
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 755
Cargo organizer 56 190
All-weather floor mats 62 86
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 288  
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 7,578 2,080
Options (change) 6,756 1,976
Destination 650 875
Total Price $34,663 $45,725
Total Invoice $31,864 $43,269

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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: $3,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,901
Model Year20082018
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)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,663$45,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,663$37,795
Total Invoice$31,864$43,269
Adjustments for Features0-7,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,864$35,765

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimManualSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,504

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
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 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
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested397579%
Total Not Requested107521%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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