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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: $25,235

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,427

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $30,670
Base Invoice $17,838 $28,053
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Sunroof   895
Navigation system   1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,028  
All-weather floor mats 64 57
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Sunroof   779
Navigation system   1,736
Options (change) 5,445 2,965
Options (change) 4,839 2,572
Destination 750 825
Total Price $25,235 $34,460
Total Invoice $23,427 $31,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,430
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$25,235$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$33,810
Total Invoice$23,427$31,450
Adjustments for Features0-593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,427$30,857

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-593

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in200.4 in
Width69.1 in74.5 in
Height57.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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 Limited

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

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