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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: $28,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,737

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,144 $35,025
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Remote start 550 425
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
All-weather floor mats 80 65
Remote start 440 398
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Options (change) 4,445 6,345
Options (change) 3,718 5,549
Destination 875 795
Total Price $28,465 $45,295
Total Invoice $26,737 $41,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,056
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
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$28,465$45,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,465$42,475
Total Invoice$26,737$41,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,737$38,793

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$2,525$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,900 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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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