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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: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,051

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,053 $22,144
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   50
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
All-weather floor mats 57 80
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   40
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 2,965 2,420
Options (change) 2,572 2,032
Destination 825 875
Total Price $34,460 $26,440
Total Invoice $31,450 $25,051

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,015
Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,460$26,440
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$25,790
Total Invoice$31,450$25,051
Adjustments for Features0-616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$24,435

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-616

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in180.3 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

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