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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: $27,525

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,271

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,961 $25,388
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Cargo net 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Limited Convenience Package   475
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
All-weather floor mats 80 57
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Cargo net 48  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Limited Convenience Package   413
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 1,660 4,130
Options (change) 1,490 3,586
Destination 820 800
Total Price $27,525 $32,550
Total Invoice $26,271 $29,774

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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: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,525$32,550
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,975$32,550
Total Invoice$26,271$29,774
Adjustments for Features-1,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,792$29,774

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Taurus
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4790

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length180.3 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height57.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft321.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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