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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,115

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,266

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Taurus
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $38,155
Base Invoice $27,608 $35,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 2,000 1,850
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Cargo organizer 150 160
Sunroof 700  
Package 401A   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,740 1,610
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 65
Cargo organizer 125 139
Sunroof 609  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 3,630 4,085
Options (change) 3,098 3,554
Destination 560 795
Total Price $34,115 $43,035
Total Invoice $31,266 $39,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,418
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Taurus
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,115$43,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,115$40,095
Total Invoice$31,266$39,374
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,266$36,684

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Taurus
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in112.9 in
Length186.8 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height56.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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