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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: $24,015

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,112

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $17,370
Base Invoice $20,229 $16,262
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
Cargo Package 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Cargo net 65 40
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Navigation system 2,695 1,750
3.0L V6 1,010  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
CD changer, in-dash   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
Cargo Package 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Cargo net 34 32
All-weather floor mats 57 48
Navigation system 2,291 1,505
3.0L V6 919  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
CD changer, in-dash   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 5,675 6,085
Options (change) 4,858 5,290
Destination 695 560
Total Price $28,055 $24,015
Total Invoice $25,782 $22,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,114
Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,055$24,015
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,450$24,015
Total Invoice$25,782$22,112
Adjustments for Features-5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,226$22,112

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5560

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested35069%
Total Not Requested15531%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested170048%

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