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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: $27,895

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920092009
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $26,670 $30,670
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Cargo net 50    
SYNC   395  
Leather seating surfaces   1,135  
Sunroof   895 895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
All-weather floor mats 80 57 57
Cargo net 40    
SYNC   344  
Leather seating surfaces   987  
Sunroof   779 779
Options (change) 475 2,500 970
Options (change) 380 2,167 836
Destination 920 825 825
Total Price $27,895 $29,995 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,359
Model Year201920092009
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$27,895$29,995$32,465
Adjustments for Features-4,5900-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,305$29,995$31,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201920092009
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,490$2,900$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140-723

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20192009
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in112.9 in
Length183.5 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height56.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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