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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: $28,290

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,597

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $40,275
Base Invoice $22,144 $38,060
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 100 90
Remote start 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Cargo net 50  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Sunroof   995
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
All-weather floor mats 80 86
Remote start 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Cargo net 40  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Navigation system   755
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Package 301A / 401A   1,900
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 4,270 5,875
Options (change) 3,578 5,581
Destination 875 875
Total Price $28,290 $47,025
Total Invoice $26,597 $44,516

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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: $13,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,299
Model Year20172016
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)215/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$28,290$47,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,290$42,145
Total Invoice$26,597$44,516
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,597$39,896

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimGrand TouringSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,620

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172016
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.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
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 wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested87547%

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