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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: $27,270

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,401

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $23,895
Base Invoice $21,789 $22,862
Cargo Package 295  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 75
All-weather floor mats 55 100
Remote start 345 550
3.0L V6 1,010  
Interior ambient lighting   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cargo Package 251  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo tray 77 60
All-weather floor mats 47 80
Remote start 293 440
3.0L V6 919  
Interior ambient lighting   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,350 2,500
Options (change) 2,887 2,162
Destination 725 875
Total Price $27,530 $27,270
Total Invoice $25,401 $25,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,280
Model Year20092018
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18
Total Price$27,530$27,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$24,345
Total Invoice$25,401$25,899
Adjustments for Features0-2,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,401$23,121

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,325$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft347.1 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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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