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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: $26,265

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,911

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,053 $22,144
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Sunroof 895  
Cargo net   50
Obstacle detection, rear   495
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Navigation system 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 80
Sunroof 779  
Cargo net   40
Obstacle detection, rear   396
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 2,965 2,245
Options (change) 2,572 1,892
Destination 825 875
Total Price $34,460 $26,265
Total Invoice $31,450 $24,911

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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: $9,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,246
Model Year20092018
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$26,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$24,465
Total Invoice$31,450$24,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$23,204

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
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$3,400$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested162564%

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