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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,303

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $22,980
Base Invoice $17,838 $21,127
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Options (change) 4,130 3,625
Options (change) 3,715 3,227
Destination 750 685
Total Price $23,920 $27,290
Total Invoice $22,303 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,920$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,795$27,290
Total Invoice$22,303$25,039
Adjustments for Features-1,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,322$25,039

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.5 in
Length180.7 in197.6 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested137548%

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-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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