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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: $20,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,216

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $42,770
Base Invoice $21,901 $40,418
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
All-weather floor mats 80 90
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
All-weather floor mats 64 86
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,795 1,880
Options (change) 1,520 1,786
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,490 $45,525
Total Invoice $24,216 $43,079

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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: $13,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,873
Model Year20122018
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, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$25,490$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$39,195
Total Invoice$24,216$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,216$37,089

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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
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, 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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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