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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $40,220
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $37,103
Tech Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo net 40 40  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 95
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     995
Package 301A / 401A     2,000
Tech Package 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo net 32 32  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 85
Navigation system     710
Sunroof     888
Package 301A / 401A     1,785
Options (change) 1,895 395 3,885
Options (change) 1,606 316 3,468
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $25,490 $25,540 $44,980
Total Invoice $24,206 $24,398 $41,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,638
Model Year201320132015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$25,490$25,540$44,980
Adjustments for Features00-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$25,540$38,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,206$24,398$41,446
Adjustments for Features00-5,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$24,398$35,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201320132015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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 
App support$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $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$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$700$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,602

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132015
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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested132577%
Total Not Requested40023%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested127568%

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