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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: $26,850

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,569

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
Trims Grand TouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $23,961 $35,064 $40,418
All-weather floor mats 100 90 90
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 60    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
All-weather floor mats 80 86 86
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 48    
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   261  
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 985 2,155 1,880
Options (change) 788 2,047 1,786
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $26,850 $40,135 $45,525
Total Invoice $25,569 $37,986 $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: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,644
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
Trims Grand TouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$26,850$40,135$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$37,205$40,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$25,569$37,986$43,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,773-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,569$35,213$38,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,846

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
Trims Grand TouringLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$5,055$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,773-5,020

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152018
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 Weight2,855 lb.3,970 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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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