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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: $26,275

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,670 $26,170 $23,195
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,400 $21,717
Package 203A 2,220    
Cargo net 65 65 40
Cargo tray 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Limited Luxury Package   1,780  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
Package 203A 1,886    
Cargo net 34 34 32
Cargo tray 77 77 48
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Limited Luxury Package   1,514  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 3,645 3,205 2,330
Options (change) 3,149 2,777 1,948
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $29,140 $30,200 $26,275
Total Invoice $27,009 $28,002 $24,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,010
Model Year201120112010
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6240hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,140$30,200$26,275
Adjustments for Features-630-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$28,670$26,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0
Total Invoice$27,009$28,002$24,415
Adjustments for Features-584-1,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,425$26,583$24,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$158$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112010
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$4,155$5,055$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-584-1,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
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.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested137552%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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