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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: $35,293

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $38,155
Base Invoice $29,566 $35,035
Cargo net 40  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Cargo organizer 70 160
Navigation system 2,000 1,550
Package 402A   3,100
Cargo net 32  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 65
Cargo organizer 56 139
Navigation system 1,720 1,349
Package 402A   2,697
Options (change) 2,583 4,885
Options (change) 2,190 4,250
Destination 750 795
Total Price $35,293 $43,835
Total Invoice $32,506 $40,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,618
Model Year20102011
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,293$43,835
Adjustments for Features0-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,293$38,415
Total Invoice$32,506$40,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,506$35,124

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,956

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102011
ModelRX-8Taurus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.9 in
Length175.6 in202.9 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height52.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,415 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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