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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: $28,045

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020102010
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $31,770 $37,770
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Sunroof   895  
Package 303B   2,500  
Package 402B     2,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Adaptive cruise control   1,040 1,040
Sunroof   779  
Package 303B   2,175  
Package 402B     2,436
Options (change) 600 4,665 4,070
Options (change) 480 4,059 3,541
Destination 945 825 825
Total Price $28,045 $37,260 $42,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,765
Model Year202020102010
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,045$37,260$42,665
Adjustments for Features-8450-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,200$37,260$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,180

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202020102010
ModelMazda3TaurusTaurus
TrimPremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
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$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,700$4,855$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-430-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202010
ModelMazda3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in112.9 in
Length183.5 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height56.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested152559%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%

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