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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: $27,493

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,566

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,370 $22,740
Base Invoice $24,587 $21,286
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Moon and Tune Package 895  
Cargo net 65 40
Cargo tray 90 50
All-weather floor mats 75 78
3.0L V6 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Navigation system 1,696 1,677
Moon and Tune Package 761  
Cargo net 34 32
Cargo tray 77 40
All-weather floor mats 64 62
3.0L V6 1,088  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Options (change) 4,315 4,083
Options (change) 3,720 3,610
Destination 825 670
Total Price $31,510 $27,493
Total Invoice $29,132 $25,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,722
Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18
Total Price$31,510$27,493
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$27,493
Total Invoice$29,132$25,566
Adjustments for Features-1,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,288$25,566

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,245$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.7 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27517%
Total Not Requested132583%

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