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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: $27,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,140

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $3,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,370 $24,345 $25,545
Base Invoice $24,587 $23,290 $24,438
Navigation system 1,995    
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Cargo net 65 60 60
Cargo tray 90 75 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
3.0L V6 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175  
Universal garage door opener   125  
Interior ambient lighting   250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Rear bumper protector   50 100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Navigation system 1,696    
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Cargo net 34 48 48
Cargo tray 77 60 60
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
3.0L V6 1,088    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140  
Universal garage door opener   100  
Interior ambient lighting   200 200
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Rear bumper protector   40 80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 5,005 2,335 2,085
Options (change) 4,307 2,030 1,830
Destination 825 820 820
Total Price $32,200 $27,500 $28,450
Total Invoice $29,719 $26,140 $27,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,373
Model Year201220152015
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,200$27,500$28,450
Adjustments for Features0-55-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$27,445$26,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$29,719$26,140$27,088
Adjustments for Features0-52-1,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,719$26,088$25,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$742$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220152015
ModelEscapeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,645$3,700$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52-1,742

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
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.2,999 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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