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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Mazda CX-5 Sport    
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,057

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusCX-5
TrimSESELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $21,795
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $21,183
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
CD player 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
CD player 134    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Options (change) 2,235 995 295
Options (change) 1,972 886 236
Destination 685 685 900
Total Price $23,750 $24,660 $22,990
Total Invoice $22,057 $22,698 $22,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $806
Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusCX-5
TrimSESELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6153hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$23,750$24,660$22,990
Adjustments for Features0-180-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,750$24,480$21,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$22,057$22,698$22,319
Adjustments for Features0-166-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,057$22,532$21,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusCX-5
TrimSESELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,795$1,975$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.064.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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