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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: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $22,980
Base Invoice $29,566 $21,127
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 3,258
Destination 750 685
Total Price $32,710 $27,325
Total Invoice $30,316 $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: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,161
Model Year20102006
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$32,710$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,460$27,325
Total Invoice$30,316$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,231$25,070

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelRX-8Taurus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in108.5 in
Length175.6 in197.6 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
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, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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