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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,396

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $24,745
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $23,673
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 100
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Navigation system 755 755  
All-weather floor mats 86 86 80
Sunroof 945 945  
Rear spoiler 261    
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 2,155 1,880 1,110
Options (change) 2,047 1,786 888
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $40,135 $45,525 $26,690
Total Invoice $37,986 $43,079 $25,396

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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: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,817
Model Year201820182016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$40,135$45,525$26,690
Adjustments for Features-2,930-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$40,220$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,986$43,079$25,396
Adjustments for Features-2,773-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,213$38,059$25,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182016
ModelTaurusTaurusMazda3
TrimLimitedSHOs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$5,055$7,430$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,930$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,773-5,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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.2,855 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 Limited

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

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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