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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: $26,135

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,213

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,540 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $18,305 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395      
Tech Package 1,195      
Rear bumper protector 50      
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75 75
Remote start 350 395 395 395
Universal garage door opener 75      
Cargo net 40      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Grand Touring Package 2,294      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200      
Tech Package 1,028      
Rear bumper protector 40      
All-weather floor mats 64 57 57 57
Remote start 280 343 343 343
Universal garage door opener 60      
Cargo net 32      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Options (change) 5,845 5,645 3,425 3,425
Options (change) 5,158 4,904 2,971 2,971
Destination 750 825 825 825
Total Price $26,135 $34,740 $35,580 $36,575
Total Invoice $24,213 $31,687 $32,508 $33,404

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,256
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine167hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$26,135$34,740$35,580$36,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,510-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$33,405$34,070$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$770
Total Invoice$24,213$31,687$32,508$33,404
Adjustments for Features0-1,218-1,380-2,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,213$30,469$31,128$31,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$659$743

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimsSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,350$4,525$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$1,510$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,218-1,380-2,192

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length177.4 in200.3 in
Width69.1 in74.9 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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%
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%

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 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

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%

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