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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: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $39,300 $24,745
Base Invoice $30,535 $36,254 $23,673
Package 301A 2,700    
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995 995  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Package 302A / 402A   3,000  
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
Package 301A 2,410    
Navigation system 710 710  
All-weather floor mats 67 67 80
Rear spoiler 245    
Sunroof 888 888  
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 1,067  
Package 302A / 402A   2,678  
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) 6,035 6,060 3,710
Options (change) 5,387 5,410 3,124
Destination 795 795 835
Total Price $39,930 $46,155 $29,290
Total Invoice $36,717 $42,459 $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: $9,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,655
Model Year201320132016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$39,930$46,155$29,290
Adjustments for Features-1,555-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$40,750$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0
Total Invoice$36,717$42,459$27,632
Adjustments for Features-1,430-4,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,287$37,487$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,105$7,955$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,430-4,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,970 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110038%
Total Not Requested182562%

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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