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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: $25,870

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,638

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $24,200
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $23,143
Interior Convenience Package 595      
SYNC 395      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 80
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Rear bumper protector       50
Interior Convenience Package 518      
SYNC 344      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 64
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Rear bumper protector       40
Options (change) 2,155 270 525 875
Options (change) 1,868 227 449 700
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $29,985 $30,840 $32,075 $25,870
Total Invoice $27,610 $28,435 $29,540 $24,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $753
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,985$30,840$32,075$25,870
Adjustments for Features-2,410-2,660-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,575$28,180$28,200$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$625$0
Total Invoice$27,610$28,435$29,540$24,638
Adjustments for Features-2,219-2,453-3,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,391$25,982$25,971$24,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$591$580$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedMazdaSpeed3
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
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,850$7,065$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$2,660$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,219-2,453-3,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,033 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.2 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 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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