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Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,390

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,960 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $32,389 $22,141 $22,378
All-weather floor mats 55 80 80
Remote start 295 350 350
Sunroof 1,495    
Navigation system 2,375    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
All-weather floor mats 47 64 64
Remote start 251 280 280
Sunroof 1,271    
Navigation system 2,019    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 4,220 2,520 2,195
Options (change) 3,588 2,100 1,840
Destination 775 795 795
Total Price $39,955 $26,465 $26,390
Total Invoice $36,752 $25,036 $25,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,575
Model Year200920122012
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,955$26,465$26,390
Adjustments for Features-3,775-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$26,115$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$36,752$25,036$25,013
Adjustments for Features-3,472-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,280$24,705$25,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920122012
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Footrests, second row$25  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,550$3,125$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,472-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelFlexMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in103.9 in
Length202.3 in177.4 in
Width75.9 in69.1 in
Height67.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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