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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,393

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,048

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMazda6Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,210 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $21,449 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Touring Package 1,690      
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75 75
Satellite radio 430 195 195 195
Remote start 350 395 395 395
Sunroof 700 960 960 960
Cargo net 40      
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Limited Convenience Package       255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220      
Touring Package 1,556      
All-weather floor mats 62 57 57 57
Satellite radio 344 170 170 170
Remote start 280 343 343 343
Sunroof 560 835 835 835
Cargo net 32      
6-speed shiftable automatic 875      
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 4,513 3,355 1,865 1,880
Options (change) 3,929 2,911 1,614 1,627
Destination 670 800 800 800
Total Price $28,393 $31,185 $32,435 $33,430
Total Invoice $26,048 $28,653 $29,822 $30,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMazda6Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine212hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,393$31,185$32,435$33,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,685-3,110-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,393$28,500$29,325$29,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$805
Total Invoice$26,048$28,653$29,822$30,718
Adjustments for Features0-2,467-2,859-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,048$26,186$26,963$26,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$777$742

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMazda6Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$2,280$4,965$5,390$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,685$3,110$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467-2,859-3,790

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda6Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.3 in112.9 in
Length186.8 in200.3 in
Width70.1 in74.9 in
Height56.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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