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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: $23,550

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSETitaniums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,300 $29,505 $17,370
Base Invoice $23,721 $27,664 $16,262
Leather Comfort Package 1,595    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Navigation system 795 795 1,750
Convenience Package 795    
2.0L I4 1,195 1,195  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Leather Comfort Package 1,488    
Cargo cover 126 126  
All-weather floor mats 70 70 48
Navigation system 742 742 1,505
Convenience Package 741    
2.0L I4 1,121 1,121  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 6,085 3,695 5,620
Options (change) 5,683 3,454 4,918
Destination 895 895 560
Total Price $32,280 $34,095 $23,550
Total Invoice $30,299 $32,013 $21,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,513
Model Year201620162006
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSETitaniums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,280$34,095$23,550
Adjustments for Features-4,110-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$27,960$23,550
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$30,299$32,013$21,740
Adjustments for Features-3,858-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,441$26,253$21,740
Cost Above Minimum$188$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162006
ModelEscapeEscapeMazda3
TrimSETitaniums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,505$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,858-5,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelEscapeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length178.1 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested80088%
Total Not Requested10512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested110032%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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