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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: $25,030

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,028

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $17,190
Base Invoice $40,418 $16,094
Navigation system 795 1,750
All-weather floor mats 90 60
Sunroof 995  
Grand Touring Package   2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Rear spoiler   325
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 755 1,505
All-weather floor mats 86 48
Sunroof 945  
Grand Touring Package   2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Rear spoiler   260
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,880 7,245
Options (change) 1,786 6,339
Destination 875 595
Total Price $45,525 $25,030
Total Invoice $43,079 $23,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,998
Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$45,525$25,030
Adjustments for Features-8,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,015$25,030
Total Invoice$43,079$23,028
Adjustments for Features-8,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,026$23,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,780$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
ModelTaurusMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length202.9 in178.3 in
Width76.2 in69.1 in
Height60.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft311.4 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 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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