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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: $28,020

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $18,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $26,500
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Sunroof 995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
All-weather floor mats 86 80
Sunroof 945  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 3,080 600
Options (change) 2,926 480
Destination 875 920
Total Price $46,725 $28,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,360
Model Year20182019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$46,725$28,020
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$28,020

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelTaurusMazda3
TrimSHOPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $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
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,855$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,072 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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