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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: $30,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,788

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $38,155
Base Invoice $24,869 $35,025
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
All-weather floor mats 80 65
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Options (change) 3,710 5,920
Options (change) 3,124 5,151
Destination 795 795
Total Price $30,500 $44,870
Total Invoice $28,788 $40,971

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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: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,768
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$30,500$44,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$42,225
Total Invoice$28,788$40,971
Adjustments for Features0-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,788$38,556

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,415

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length180.3 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height57.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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