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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: $18,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimPremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $40,275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 90
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50  
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 86
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40  
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Package 301A / 401A   1,900
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 600 5,080
Options (change) 480 4,826
Destination 945 875
Total Price $28,045 $46,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,066
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimPremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$28,045$46,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$42,775

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Taurus
TrimPremiumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$5,050$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,270

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202016
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.3,970 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 SHO

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 monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65035%
Total Not Requested122565%

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