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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $40,182 $21,805 $23,287
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 90 80 80
Sunroof 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Navigation system 755    
All-weather floor mats 86 64 64
Sunroof 945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Options (change) 1,880 1,895 395
Options (change) 1,786 1,606 316
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $45,275 $25,490 $25,540
Total Invoice $42,843 $24,206 $24,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,742
Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$45,275$25,490$25,540
Adjustments for Features-6,23000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,045$25,490$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$42,843$24,206$24,398
Adjustments for Features-5,89500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,948$24,206$24,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720132013
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Traffic + travel information$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$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$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, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,280$1,050$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,230$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,89500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172013
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length202.9 in180.9 in
Width76.2 in69.1 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested132577%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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