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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,940

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,230 $26,380 $23,145
Base Invoice $22,307 $24,242 $22,144
Safety Package 595 595  
Traction control 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 495
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Safety Package 518 518  
Traction control 170 170  
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257 396
Sunroof 779 779  
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Universal garage door opener   131  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 1,980 2,130 1,920
Options (change) 1,724 1,855 1,701
Destination 700 700 875
Total Price $26,910 $29,210 $25,940
Total Invoice $24,731 $26,797 $24,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,979
Model Year200620062018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6203hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,910$29,210$25,940
Adjustments for Features0-715-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,910$28,495$22,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$24,731$26,797$24,720
Adjustments for Features0-656-2,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,731$26,141$21,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062018
ModelFive HundredFive HundredMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,290$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-656-2,968

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelFive HundredMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length200.7 in180.3 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height60.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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