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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: $33,925

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,027

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $27,620
Base Invoice $28,681 $25,388
Premium Package 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
AWD   1,850
Premium Package 774  
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 57
Navigation system 1,720 1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
AWD   1,666
Options (change) 4,073 5,505
Options (change) 3,521 4,839
Destination 670 800
Total Price $35,743 $33,925
Total Invoice $32,872 $31,027

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,743$33,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,743$32,875
Total Invoice$32,872$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,872$30,067

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-960

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Taurus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.9 in
Length175.6 in200.4 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height52.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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