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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: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $24,000
Base Invoice $27,300 $22,952
Technology Package 1,495  
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 60
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 1,195  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 1,305  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo tray 79 48
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Navigation system 694  
2.0L I4 1,115  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,785 2,550
Options (change) 3,377 2,168
Destination 895 795
Total Price $33,925 $27,345
Total Invoice $31,572 $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: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $743
Model Year20152012
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,925$27,345
Adjustments for Features-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,645$27,345
Total Invoice$31,572$25,915
Adjustments for Features-4,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,658$25,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelEscapeMazda3
TrimTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,330$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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 Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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