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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: $25,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,781

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $22,980
Base Invoice $23,961 $21,127
Safety and Security Package   995
Preferred Equipment Group   1,735
Sunroof   895
Heated mirrors   35
Safety and Security Package   886
Preferred Equipment Group   1,544
Sunroof   797
Heated mirrors   31
Options (change) 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 3,258
Destination 820 685
Total Price $25,865 $27,325
Total Invoice $24,781 $25,070

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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: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,978
Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,865$27,325
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,015$27,325
Total Invoice$24,781$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,092$25,070

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6890

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.5 in
Length180.3 in197.6 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft317.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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