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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: $33,415

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,657

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelTaurusMazda6
TrimSHOMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $29,925
Base Invoice $38,060 $27,608
Navigation system 795 2,000
All-weather floor mats 90 60
Cargo organizer 200 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system 755 1,740
All-weather floor mats 86 48
Cargo organizer 190 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,085 2,930
Options (change) 1,031 2,489
Destination 875 560
Total Price $42,235 $33,415
Total Invoice $39,966 $30,657

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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: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year20162006
ModelTaurusMazda6
TrimSHOMazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/40-18
Total Price$42,235$33,415
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,410$33,415
Total Invoice$39,966$30,657
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,346$30,657

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162006
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6200

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20162006
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 Weight4,343 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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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