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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: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $24,745
Base Invoice $35,025 $23,673
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
All-weather floor mats 65 80
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 5,920 3,710
Options (change) 5,151 3,124
Destination 795 835
Total Price $44,870 $29,290
Total Invoice $40,971 $27,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,965
Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$44,870$29,290
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$29,290
Total Invoice$40,971$27,632
Adjustments for Features-3,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,597$27,632

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$4,970$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in180.3 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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