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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: $23,915

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $16,880
Base Invoice $34,663 $15,805
Navigation system 1,750 1,750
Package 401B 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   325
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,523 1,505
Package 401B 1,740  
All-weather floor mats 65 48
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Rear spoiler   260
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,825 6,475
Options (change) 3,328 5,667
Destination 825 560
Total Price $42,420 $23,915
Total Invoice $38,816 $22,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,362
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$42,420$23,915
Adjustments for Features-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$23,915
Total Invoice$38,816$22,032
Adjustments for Features-5,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,394$22,032

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length202.9 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in69.1 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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