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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,870

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $21,127 $21,805 $23,287
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Heated mirrors 35    
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Heated mirrors 31    
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 3,660 275 275
Options (change) 3,258 220 220
Destination 685 795 795
Total Price $27,325 $23,870 $25,420
Total Invoice $25,070 $22,820 $24,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,899
Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,325$23,870$25,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$22,220$22,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0
Total Invoice$25,070$22,820$24,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,577-3,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$21,243$21,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,850$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,577-3,131

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.8 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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