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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: $28,125

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,828

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trims Grand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,545 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $24,438 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Rear bumper protector 100      
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 450 295 295  
Cargo net 60      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
SYNC   395    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Interior Power Package   295    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Rear bumper protector 80      
All-weather floor mats 80 57 57 57
Obstacle detection, rear 360 257 257  
Cargo net 48      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
SYNC   344    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Interior Power Package   257    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 1,760 5,940 3,325 3,030
Options (change) 1,570 5,162 2,885 2,628
Destination 820 825 825 825
Total Price $28,125 $35,035 $35,480 $36,180
Total Invoice $26,828 $31,945 $32,422 $33,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,227
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trims Grand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,125$35,035$35,480$36,180
Adjustments for Features-11500-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,010$35,035$35,480$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$505
Total Invoice$26,828$31,945$32,422$33,061
Adjustments for Features-11000-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,718$31,945$32,422$32,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$477$531

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2015200920092009
ModelMazda3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trims Grand TouringSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
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 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,575$4,575$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-11000-585

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152009
ModelMazda3Taurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length175.6 in200.3 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height57.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.247.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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