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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: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,626

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,670 $26,170 $24,200
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,400 $23,143
Cargo Package 295    
Leather Comfort Group 985    
Cargo net 65 65 40
Cargo tray 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
Cargo Package 251    
Leather Comfort Group 838    
Cargo net 34 34 32
Cargo tray 77 77 48
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 2,705 1,425 860
Options (change) 2,352 1,263 688
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $28,200 $28,420 $25,855
Total Invoice $26,212 $26,488 $24,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year201120112013
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, 4?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,200$28,420$25,855
Adjustments for Features-630-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,570$27,515$25,855
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$26,212$26,488$24,626
Adjustments for Features-586-8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,626$25,645$24,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112013
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 
Safety key$5$5 
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$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
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
Heated mirrors $25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$3,905$4,180$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-586-8430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
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
Heated front seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

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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