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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: $24,553

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,555

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6
TrimSELLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,670 $30,670 $22,360
Base Invoice $24,453 $28,053 $20,667
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Sunroof 895 895 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Cargo net     40
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 57 57 62
Sunroof 779 779 560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Cargo net     32
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 970 970 1,523
Options (change) 836 836 1,218
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $28,465 $32,465 $24,553
Total Invoice $26,114 $29,714 $22,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6
TrimSELLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,465$32,465$24,553
Adjustments for Features-2,395-4,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,070$27,630$24,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$26,114$29,714$22,555
Adjustments for Features-2,197-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,917$25,289$22,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,372$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200920092008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6
TrimSELLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,690$855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$4,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,197-4,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092008
ModelTaurusMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.3 in
Length200.4 in186.8 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height61.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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