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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: $34,115

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,266

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda6
TrimSHOMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $29,925
Base Invoice $34,663 $27,608
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Package 401B 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Cargo organizer 160 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof   700
Navigation system 1,523 1,740
Package 401B 1,740  
All-weather floor mats 65 48
Cargo organizer 139 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Sunroof   609
Options (change) 3,985 3,630
Options (change) 3,467 3,098
Destination 825 560
Total Price $42,580 $34,115
Total Invoice $38,955 $31,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda6
TrimSHOMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/40-18
Total Price$42,580$34,115
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$34,115
Total Invoice$38,955$31,266
Adjustments for Features-2,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,334$31,266

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda6
TrimSHOMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,945$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6210

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.3 in
Length202.9 in186.8 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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