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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: $27,345

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSELTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $24,000
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $22,952
Cargo tray 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
2.0L I4 1,095    
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo tray 79 79 48
All-weather floor mats 66 66 64
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
2.0L I4 1,022    
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 3,950 960 2,550
Options (change) 3,515 839 2,168
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $33,015 $32,225 $27,345
Total Invoice $30,679 $30,055 $25,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,221
Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSELTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,015$32,225$27,345
Adjustments for Features-3,080-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,935$29,095$27,345
Cost Above Minimum$840$0$0
Total Invoice$30,679$30,055$25,915
Adjustments for Features-2,862-2,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,817$27,136$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$681$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132012
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSELTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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$6,205$6,255$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,862-2,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length178.1 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Total Requested32516%
Total Not Requested165084%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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