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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: $24,320

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,259

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $23,145
Base Invoice $21,127 $22,144
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Universal garage door opener   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Universal garage door opener   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 3,660 300
Options (change) 3,258 240
Destination 685 875
Total Price $27,325 $24,320
Total Invoice $25,070 $23,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,321
Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$27,325$24,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$21,695
Total Invoice$25,070$23,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$20,749

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft312.4 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 Grand Touring

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

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