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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: $31,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $30,050 $32,600
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Package 402A 3,100    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Package 402A 2,697    
All-weather floor mats 65 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 4,370 600 600
Options (change) 3,802 480 480
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $43,320 $31,645 $34,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,163
Model Year201120212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,320$31,645$34,195
Adjustments for Features0-120-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,320$31,525$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,605$6,725$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-5

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.3 in
Length202.9 in183.5 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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