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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: $11,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,266

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMazda6Taurus
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $42,770
Base Invoice $27,608 $40,418
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 90
Cargo organizer 150 200
Sunroof 700 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,740 755
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 86
Cargo organizer 125 190
Sunroof 609 945
Options (change) 3,630 2,080
Options (change) 3,098 1,976
Destination 560 875
Total Price $34,115 $45,725
Total Invoice $31,266 $43,269

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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: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,988
Model Year20062018
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)215/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,115$45,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,115$40,425
Total Invoice$31,266$43,269
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,266$38,254

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda6Taurus
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,015

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
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.4,343 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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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%

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