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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: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $39,300 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,535 $36,254 $15,805
Navigation system 795 795 1,750
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Rear spoiler 275   325
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net     40
Navigation system 710 710 1,505
All-weather floor mats 67 67 48
Rear spoiler 245   260
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,145 870 6,475
Options (change) 1,022 777 5,667
Destination 795 795 560
Total Price $35,040 $40,965 $23,915
Total Invoice $32,352 $37,826 $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: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,956
Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,040$40,965$23,915
Adjustments for Features-2,560-5,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$35,555$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$32,352$37,826$22,032
Adjustments for Features-2,364-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,988$32,831$22,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,843$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,405$8,255$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$5,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,364-4,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,970 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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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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 seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested80023%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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