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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: $25,275

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,539

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $20,045
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $18,771
Interior Convenience Package 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 80
Remote start 395 395 395 350
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Rear bumper protector       50
Interior Convenience Package 518      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 64
Remote start 343 343 343 280
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Rear bumper protector       40
Options (change) 3,355 1,865 1,880 4,435
Options (change) 2,911 1,614 1,627 3,973
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $31,185 $32,435 $33,430 $25,275
Total Invoice $28,653 $29,822 $30,718 $23,539

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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: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,185$32,435$33,430$25,275
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,360-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$30,075$30,055$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$805$0
Total Invoice$28,653$29,822$30,718$23,539
Adjustments for Features-1,778-2,170-3,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,875$27,652$27,617$23,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$777$742$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,350$5,365$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$2,360$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,778-2,170-3,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurus XMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.3 in177.4 in
Width74.9 in69.1 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft317.0 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 seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307584%
Total Not Requested60016%

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