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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: $31,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $14,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,520 $30,050 $32,600
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Sunroof 995    
All-weather floor mats 90 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Sunroof 945    
All-weather floor mats 86 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 3,080 600 600
Options (change) 2,926 480 480
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $46,475 $31,645 $34,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,469
Model Year201720212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$46,475$31,645$34,195
Adjustments for Features-2,15500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,320$31,645$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720212021
ModelTaurusMazda3Mazda3
TrimSHOTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Total Value of Features$8,655$6,500$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,03900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.3 in
Length202.9 in183.5 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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