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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: $27,900

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,552

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $25,995
Base Invoice $40,182 $24,869
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Sunroof 995  
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation system 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 80
Sunroof 945  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 1,880 1,110
Options (change) 1,786 888
Destination 875 795
Total Price $45,275 $27,900
Total Invoice $42,843 $26,552

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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: $13,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,265
Model Year20172014
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
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$45,275$27,900
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,020$27,900
Total Invoice$42,843$26,552
Adjustments for Features-4,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,817$26,552

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,680$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
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.2,800 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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