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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: $31,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
TrimTurboPremium PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $38,155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 75
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 65
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 600 600 4,370
Options (change) 480 480 3,802
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $31,645 $34,195 $43,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,151
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
TrimTurboPremium PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$31,645$34,195$43,320
Adjustments for Features-95-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$34,100$43,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Taurus
TrimTurboPremium PlusSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,700$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4-40

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,379 lb.4,415 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

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 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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