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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,045

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,992

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSELi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $24,710 $25,210 $27,260 $27,110 $29,925
Base Invoice $21,127 $22,812 $23,272 $25,159 $25,020 $27,608
Safety and Security Package 995          
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735          
Sunroof 895         700
Heated mirrors 35          
Universal garage door opener   75 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175 175 175 175
Cassette player   200 200 200 200 200
Rear spoiler   325   325    
Safety and Security Package 886          
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544          
Sunroof 797         609
Heated mirrors 31          
Universal garage door opener   60 60 60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140 140 140 140
Cassette player   160 160 160 160 160
Rear spoiler   260   260    
Options (change) 3,660 775 450 775 450 1,150
Options (change) 3,258 620 360 620 360 969
Destination 685 560 560 560 560 560
Total Price $27,325 $26,045 $26,220 $28,595 $28,120 $31,635
Total Invoice $25,070 $23,992 $24,192 $26,339 $25,940 $29,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,691
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSELi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6160hp I4160hp I4215hp V6215hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17215/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$27,325$26,045$26,220$28,595$28,120$31,635
Adjustments for Features0-665-665-965-365-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$25,380$25,555$27,630$27,755$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175$2,250$2,375$3,115
Total Invoice$25,070$23,992$24,192$26,339$25,940$29,137
Adjustments for Features0-613-614-889-337-2,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$23,379$23,578$25,450$25,603$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$199$2,071$2,224$2,866

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimSELi Grand Touringi Grand Sports Grand Tourings Grand SportMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control     $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,815$2,815$3,115$2,515$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$665$965$365$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-613-614-889-337-2,892

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062006
ModelTaurusMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in105.3 in
Length197.6 in186.8 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.2 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 player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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