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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: $26,390

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybridPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,505 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Premium Package 1,195      
Sunroof 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Rear bumper protector   100    
Premium Package 1,016      
Sunroof 846      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Rear bumper protector   80    
Options (change) 2,190 425 325 325
Options (change) 1,862 340 260 260
Destination 695 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $26,390 $29,420 $32,370 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,448
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybridPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine133hp I4 H186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,390$29,420$32,370$35,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-6,885-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,390$23,745$25,485$28,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$4,590

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimHybridPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$8,790$10,000$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$6,885$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-267-245

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in107.3 in
Length174.7 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested155579%
Total Not Requested42521%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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