Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,638

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,406

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $42,770
Base Invoice $29,878 $40,418
Cargo net 40  
Temporary spare tire 395  
All-weather floor mats 78 90
Cargo organizer 70 200
Navigation system 2,000 795
Sunroof   995
Cargo net 32  
Temporary spare tire 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 86
Cargo organizer 56 190
Navigation system 1,720 755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 2,583 2,080
Options (change) 2,190 1,976
Destination 795 875
Total Price $35,638 $45,725
Total Invoice $32,863 $43,269

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda RX-8 dealer quotes or Ford Taurus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,108
Model Year20112018
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)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$35,638$45,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,638$39,070
Total Invoice$32,863$43,269
Adjustments for Features0-6,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,863$36,971

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,298

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
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.4,343 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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.