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Mazda MPV vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MPV vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,550

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,984

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMPVTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimESSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,377 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75 75
Cargo organizer 145 160 160 160
Remote start 350 425 425 425
Satellite radio 430      
Sunroof 900 995 995  
Universal garage door opener 70      
Cargo net 40      
Rear spoiler 190      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184      
All-weather floor mats 96 65 65 65
Cargo organizer 116 139 139 139
Remote start 280 398 398 398
Satellite radio 344      
Sunroof 774 866 866  
Universal garage door opener 56      
Cargo net 34      
Rear spoiler 163      
Leather seating surfaces   1,301    
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 2,475 3,850 2,655 2,660
Options (change) 2,047 3,378 2,338 2,342
Destination 560 795 795 795
Total Price $31,550 $32,400 $35,605 $41,610
Total Invoice $28,984 $29,838 $32,768 $38,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,153
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMPVTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimESSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$31,550$32,400$35,605$41,610
Adjustments for Features-3250-1,465-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,225$32,400$34,140$37,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$5,195
Total Invoice$28,984$29,838$32,768$38,162
Adjustments for Features-2990-1,348-3,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,685$29,838$31,420$34,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,582$4,642

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMPVTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimESSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,480$5,155$6,620$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$1,465$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2990-1,348-3,682

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelMPVTaurus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.9 in
Length189.5 in202.9 in
Width72.1 in76.2 in
Height69.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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