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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: $27,290

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $26,500
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Sunroof 895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Sunroof 797  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 3,625 325
Options (change) 3,227 260
Destination 685 920
Total Price $27,290 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,160
Model Year20062019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$27,290$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$20,670

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-301

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in107.3 in
Length197.6 in183.5 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.2 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 spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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