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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,216

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $39,300
Base Invoice $21,901 $36,254
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
All-weather floor mats 64 67
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Options (change) 1,795 4,865
Options (change) 1,520 4,343
Destination 795 795
Total Price $25,490 $44,960
Total Invoice $24,216 $41,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,888
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$25,490$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$38,130
Total Invoice$24,216$41,392
Adjustments for Features0-6,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,216$35,104

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $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, 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$700$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,288

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length180.9 in202.9 in
Width69.1 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75026%
Total Not Requested217574%

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