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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,090

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,172

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,370 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $16,262 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Grand Touring Package 1,795      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Cargo net 40      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750 1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio 430 195 195 195
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Limited Convenience Package       255
Grand Touring Package 1,673      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Cargo net 32      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505 1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio 344 170 170 170
All-weather floor mats 48 57 57 57
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Limited Convenience Package       222
Options (change) 6,160 4,955 3,465 3,480
Options (change) 5,350 4,304 3,007 3,020
Destination 560 800 800 800
Total Price $24,090 $32,785 $34,035 $35,030
Total Invoice $22,172 $30,046 $31,215 $32,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine160hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,090$32,785$34,035$35,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,190-3,565-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,090$29,595$30,470$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875$855
Total Invoice$22,172$30,046$31,215$32,111
Adjustments for Features0-2,923-3,270-4,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,172$27,123$27,945$27,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$822$790

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$1,910$5,100$5,475$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,190$3,565$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,923-3,270-4,198

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length176.6 in200.3 in
Width69.1 in74.9 in
Height57.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57572%
Total Not Requested22528%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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