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Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,910

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,958

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $18,025
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $16,873
Interior Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 60
Remote start 395 395 395 350
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,750
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Heated front seats 240 240    
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Grand Touring Package       1,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Rear bumper protector       50
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net       40
Interior Convenience Package 518      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 48
Remote start 343 343 343 280
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,505
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Heated front seats 209 209    
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Grand Touring Package       1,838
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Rear bumper protector       40
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,350 3,860 3,875 6,235
Options (change) 4,647 3,350 3,363 5,435
Destination 800 800 800 650
Total Price $33,180 $34,430 $35,425 $24,910
Total Invoice $30,389 $31,558 $32,454 $22,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,059
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,180$34,430$35,425$24,910
Adjustments for Features-2,590-2,990-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,590$31,440$31,420$24,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$830$0
Total Invoice$30,389$31,558$32,454$22,958
Adjustments for Features-2,372-2,741-3,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,017$28,817$28,785$22,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$768$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
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
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,950$5,965$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$2,990$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,372-2,741-3,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurus XMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.3 in176.6 in
Width74.9 in69.1 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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