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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: $27,333

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $16,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,903

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $14,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimisSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,140 $22,360 $38,155
Base Invoice $17,705 $20,667 $35,025
Grand Touring Package 4,200 3,840  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275  
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Remote start 350 350 425
Cargo organizer 150 150 160
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75
215/45WR18   0  
Package 401A     2,000
Grand Touring Package 3,865 3,533  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220  
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Remote start 280 280 398
Cargo organizer 125 125 139
All-weather floor mats 62 62 65
215/45WR18   0  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 7,523 7,163 4,510
Options (change) 6,528 6,196 3,952
Destination 670 670 795
Total Price $27,333 $30,193 $43,460
Total Invoice $24,903 $27,533 $39,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,387
Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimisSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4212hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$27,333$30,193$43,460
Adjustments for Features00-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,333$30,193$37,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,860$0
Total Invoice$24,903$27,533$39,772
Adjustments for Features00-5,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,903$27,533$34,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,630$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimisSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Stability control  $400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$655$655$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,482

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,288 lb.4,016 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
Mazda Mazda6 i

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
Body color grille (optional)0No
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
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested357575%
Total Not Requested117525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

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