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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: $25,120

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,335

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $19,040
Base Invoice $25,388 $17,838
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 895  
Navigation system 1,995  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 64
Satellite radio 170  
Sunroof 779  
Navigation system 1,736  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,655 5,330
Options (change) 3,173 4,747
Destination 800 750
Total Price $32,075 $25,120
Total Invoice $29,361 $23,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,075$25,120
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$25,070
Total Invoice$29,361$23,335
Adjustments for Features0-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,361$23,289

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.4 in180.7 in
Width74.5 in69.1 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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