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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: $28,165

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,848

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $25,445
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $24,343
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
SYNC 395      
Heated front seats 240 240    
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Sunroof 960 960 960  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   450
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Cargo net       60
Universal garage door opener       125
Rear bumper protector       100
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,050
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
SYNC 344      
Heated front seats 209 209    
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Sunroof 835 835 835  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 80
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   360
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Cargo net       48
Universal garage door opener       100
Rear bumper protector       80
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,002
Options (change) 5,645 3,760 3,480 1,885
Options (change) 4,905 3,264 3,020 1,670
Destination 800 800 800 835
Total Price $33,475 $34,330 $35,030 $28,165
Total Invoice $30,647 $31,472 $32,111 $26,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,338
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,475$34,330$35,030$28,165
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,015-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$34,080$34,015$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$540$0
Total Invoice$30,647$31,472$32,111$26,848
Adjustments for Features0-229-930-539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,647$31,243$31,181$26,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$534$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,450$5,215$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,015$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-930-539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelTaurus XMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.3 in175.6 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft347.1 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 seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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