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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $22,980
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,258
Destination 895 895 685
Total Price $32,595 $35,645 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,430
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$32,595$35,645$27,325
Adjustments for Features-8,925-10,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$25,470$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda6Mazda6Taurus
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,750$12,000$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,925$10,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-2550

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda6Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.5 in
Length191.5 in197.6 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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