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Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,050

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,559

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,900 $20,045
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,049 $18,771
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 585  
Premium Package     3,995  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 498  
Premium Package     3,396  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Options (change) 1,925 1,925 5,175 3,210
Options (change) 1,638 1,638 4,400 2,993
Destination 615 615 615 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $25,075 $26,725 $30,090 $24,050
Total Invoice $23,245 $24,747 $27,464 $22,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,793
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4170, 4242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,075$26,725$30,090$24,050
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,750-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,075$26,200$28,340$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,265$0
Total Invoice$23,245$24,747$27,464$22,559
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,597-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,245$24,261$25,867$21,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$2,622$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTXLT SportHybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player  $125 
Navigation system  $600 
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,545$3,070$4,295$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,750$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,597-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in103.9 in
Length174.9 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height69.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245067%
Total Not Requested122533%

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