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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: $24,630

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,428

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $25,388 $21,805 $23,287
Stability control 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Satellite radio 195 430  
Sunroof 895    
Navigation system 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Stability control 431    
All-weather floor mats 57 64 64
Satellite radio 170 344  
Sunroof 779    
Navigation system 1,736    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,655 1,035 280
Options (change) 3,173 828 224
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $32,075 $24,630 $25,425
Total Invoice $29,361 $23,428 $24,306

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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: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,291
Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,075$24,630$25,425
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,975$24,630$24,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$29,361$23,428$24,306
Adjustments for Features-1,0070-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,354$23,428$23,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,825$1,725$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0070-1,243

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length200.4 in180.9 in
Width74.5 in69.1 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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