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Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,570 Ford Taurus SEL | ||||
| Difference: $900 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,635 | $27,620 | $30,050 | $32,600 |
| Interior Convenience Package | 895 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Safety and Security Package | 695 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Sunroof | 895 | 895 | ||
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | ||
| Heated front seats | 240 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 100 | 100 |
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||
| Stability control | 495 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | 325 | ||
| Interior Convenience Package | 779 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Safety and Security Package | 605 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Sunroof | 779 | 779 | ||
| Satellite radio | 170 | 170 | ||
| Heated front seats | 209 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 57 | 80 | 80 |
| AWD | 1,666 | 1,666 | ||
| Stability control | 431 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 260 | 260 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,135 | 3,510 | 425 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 5,388 | 3,103 | 340 | 340 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $30,570 | $31,930 | $31,470 | $34,020 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,857 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 250hp I4 | 250hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 23/32 MPG | 23/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | ?, 12 | ?, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-18 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $30,570 | $31,930 | $31,470 | $34,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -4,775 | -4,775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,570 | $31,555 | $26,695 | $29,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $985 | $0 | $2,550 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Taurus | Taurus | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,450 | $4,825 | $9,225 | $9,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $4,775 | $4,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -344 | -203 | -187 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Model | Taurus | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.3 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 183.5 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 lb. | 3,379 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 50.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Interior Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
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