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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: $27,190

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,651

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $23,145
Base Invoice $38,060 $22,144
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Sunroof 995  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 86 80
Sunroof 945  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 5,875 3,170
Options (change) 5,581 2,632
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,025 $27,190
Total Invoice $44,516 $25,651

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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: $14,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,056
Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOGrand 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)245/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$47,025$27,190
Adjustments for Features-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$27,190
Total Invoice$44,516$25,651
Adjustments for Features-4,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,707$25,651

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOGrand 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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,555$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,900 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

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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