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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: $25,245

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,226

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $17,535
Base Invoice $25,388 $16,416
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Remote start 395 350
Satellite radio 195 430
Navigation system 1,995 1,750
Stability control 495  
Sunroof 895  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
CD changer, in-dash   500
All-weather floor mats 57 48
Remote start 343 280
Satellite radio 170 344
Navigation system 1,736 1,505
Stability control 431  
Sunroof 779  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 4,050 7,060
Options (change) 3,516 6,160
Destination 800 650
Total Price $32,470 $25,245
Total Invoice $29,704 $23,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,981
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,470$25,245
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$25,245
Total Invoice$29,704$23,226
Adjustments for Features-2,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,207$23,226

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,225$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4970

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.4 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in69.1 in
Height61.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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