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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,190

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $22,980
Base Invoice $24,283 $21,127
Universal garage door opener 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Universal garage door opener 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 300 3,660
Options (change) 240 3,258
Destination 900 685
Total Price $26,190 $27,325
Total Invoice $25,423 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,355
Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/35 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,190$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,340$27,325
Total Invoice$25,423$25,070
Adjustments for Features-4,7080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,715$25,070

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7080

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Taurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in108.5 in
Length168.3 in197.6 in
Width69.6 in73.0 in
Height60.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft317.0 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

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