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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: $25,780 Mazda Mazda3 s | ||
| Difference: $17,895 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,985 Mazda Mazda3 s | ||
| Difference: $15,946 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SHO | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $19,545 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $18,303 |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | |
| Package 402A | 3,100 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 80 |
| Grand Touring Package | 3,210 | |
| Tech Package | 1,835 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 200 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | |
| Navigation system | 1,349 | |
| Package 402A | 2,697 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 64 |
| Grand Touring Package | 2,993 | |
| Tech Package | 1,578 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 160 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | |
| Options (change) | 4,725 | 5,440 |
| Options (change) | 4,111 | 4,887 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 |
| Total Price | $43,675 | $25,780 |
| Total Invoice | $39,931 | $23,985 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,725 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,219 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SHO | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 167hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 242, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $43,675 | $25,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,170 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,505 | $25,780 |
| Total Invoice | $39,931 | $23,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,727 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,204 | $23,985 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Mazda3 |
| Trim | SHO | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,920 | $750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,170 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,727 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Taurus | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 3,179 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3125 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 15% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
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