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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: $25,855

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,475

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $24,200
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $23,143
Cargo Package 295 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Cargo net 65 65 40
Cargo tray 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
Cargo Package 251 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Cargo net 34 34 32
Cargo tray 77 77 48
All-weather floor mats 47 47 64
3.0L V6 919 910  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 2,260 1,505 860
Options (change) 1,961 1,319 688
Destination 725 725 795
Total Price $26,440 $27,150 $25,855
Total Invoice $24,475 $25,167 $24,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year200920092013
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,440$27,150$25,855
Adjustments for Features-375-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,065$26,375$25,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$24,475$25,167$24,626
Adjustments for Features-347-7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,128$24,449$24,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092013
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,175$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-347-7180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.7 in177.4 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested90086%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

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

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