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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: $22,685

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,510

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $4,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,930 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $23,171 $19,231 $22,241
Safety Package 595    
Luxury Comfort Package 1,095    
Sunroof 585 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Fog lights   370 370
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Safety Package 506    
Luxury Comfort Package 931    
Sunroof 498 688  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Fog lights   296 296
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Options (change) 2,275 1,795 995
Options (change) 1,935 1,484 796
Destination 615 795 795
Total Price $27,820 $22,685 $25,035
Total Invoice $25,721 $21,510 $23,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,894
Model Year200620142014
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$27,820$22,685$25,035
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$22,685$22,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$25,721$21,510$23,832
Adjustments for Features-1,3170-2,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,404$21,510$21,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$133

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620142014
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,250$2,825$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3170-2,189

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height69.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested1005100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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