Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2010 Mazda Mazda6 Mazda Mazda6 2008

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

Join Us

Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 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.

Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,058

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $15,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,683

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $14,616

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $34,663 $17,705 $20,667
Package 401B 2,000    
Navigation system 1,750 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 78 78
Cargo organizer 160 150 150
Remote start 395 350 350
Grand Touring Package   4,200 3,840
Satellite radio   430 430
Cargo net   40 40
Package 401B 1,740    
Navigation system 1,523 1,600 1,600
All-weather floor mats 65 62 62
Cargo organizer 139 125 125
Remote start 344 280 280
Grand Touring Package   3,865 3,533
Satellite radio   344 344
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 4,380 7,248 6,888
Options (change) 3,811 6,308 5,976
Destination 825 670 670
Total Price $42,975 $27,058 $29,918
Total Invoice $39,299 $24,683 $27,313

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 Ford Taurus dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda6 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: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,207
Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$42,975$27,058$29,918
Adjustments for Features-5,91500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$27,058$29,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,860
Total Invoice$39,299$24,683$27,313
Adjustments for Features-5,40900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,890$24,683$27,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,630

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201020082008
ModelTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Stability control$400  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$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  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,570$655$655
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,915$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,40900

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,016 lb.3,288 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested357575%
Total Not Requested117525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested317577%
Total Not Requested97523%

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 Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.