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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: $27,058

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $13,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,683

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $13,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $17,705 $20,667
Navigation system 795 795 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 90 90 78 78
Cargo organizer 200 200 150 150
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 275      
Grand Touring Package     4,200 3,840
Satellite radio     430 430
Remote start     350 350
Cargo net     40 40
Navigation system 755 755 1,600 1,600
All-weather floor mats 86 86 62 62
Cargo organizer 190 190 125 125
Sunroof 945 945    
Rear spoiler 261      
Grand Touring Package     3,865 3,533
Satellite radio     344 344
Remote start     280 280
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 2,355 2,080 7,248 6,888
Options (change) 2,237 1,976 6,308 5,976
Destination 875 875 670 670
Total Price $40,335 $45,725 $27,058 $29,918
Total Invoice $38,176 $43,269 $24,683 $27,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,980
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$40,335$45,725$27,058$29,918
Adjustments for Features-5,825-8,20000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$37,525$27,058$29,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0$2,860
Total Invoice$38,176$43,269$24,683$27,313
Adjustments for Features-5,513-7,76000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,663$35,509$24,683$27,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0$2,630

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSHOis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Stability control$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,805$10,180$1,980$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$8,200$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,513-7,76000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,970 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

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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 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%

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