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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,500

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,861

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $18,135
Base Invoice $21,127 $16,989
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Sunroof 895  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear spoiler   325
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Sunroof 797  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 3,625 4,695
Options (change) 3,227 4,202
Destination 685 670
Total Price $27,290 $23,500
Total Invoice $25,039 $21,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,290$23,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$22,325
Total Invoice$25,039$21,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$20,768

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested177551%

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