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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: $25,643

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XMazda3
TrimSELEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $18,625
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $17,446
Interior Convenience Group 595      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 78
Remote start 395 395 395 350
Satellite radio 195      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,950
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Interior Power Package 295      
Grand Touring Package       2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Rear bumper protector       50
Interior Convenience Group 518      
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 62
Remote start 343 343 343 280
Satellite radio 170      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,677
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Interior Power Package 257      
Grand Touring Package       2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Rear bumper protector       40
Options (change) 5,645 3,425 3,425 6,348
Options (change) 4,904 2,971 2,971 5,576
Destination 825 825 825 670
Total Price $34,740 $35,580 $36,575 $25,643
Total Invoice $31,687 $32,508 $33,404 $23,692

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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: $6,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,546
Model Year2009200920092009
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$34,740$35,580$36,575$25,643
Adjustments for Features-2,685-2,860-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,055$32,720$32,825$25,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$770$0
Total Invoice$31,687$32,508$33,404$23,692
Adjustments for Features-2,449-2,613-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$29,895$29,979$23,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$657$741$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092009
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$125$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 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
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 
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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,700$5,590$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$2,860$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,449-2,613-3,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
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 Group
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%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
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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