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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,568

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,632

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $40,275
Base Invoice $16,989 $38,060
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Rear spoiler 325  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
All-weather floor mats 78 90
Navigation system 1,950 795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Rear spoiler 260  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
All-weather floor mats 62 86
Navigation system 1,677 755
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Options (change) 6,763 885
Options (change) 5,973 841
Destination 670 875
Total Price $25,568 $42,035
Total Invoice $23,632 $39,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,225
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$25,568$42,035
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,568$35,780
Total Invoice$23,632$39,776
Adjustments for Features0-5,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,632$33,857

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,919

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length178.3 in202.9 in
Width69.1 in76.2 in
Height57.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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%

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