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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: $27,690

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,235

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,325 $34,960 $23,895
Base Invoice $29,991 $32,389 $22,862
SYNC 395    
Lighting Package 895    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Remote start 295 295 550
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Rear bumper protector     100
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
SYNC 336    
Lighting Package 761    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Remote start 251 251 440
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Rear bumper protector     80
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 3,135 1,845 2,920
Options (change) 2,666 1,569 2,498
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $36,235 $37,580 $27,690
Total Invoice $33,432 $34,733 $26,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,597
Model Year200920092018
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine262hp V6262hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$36,235$37,580$27,690
Adjustments for Features-650-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$35,905$27,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$33,432$34,733$26,235
Adjustments for Features-600-1,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,832$33,185$26,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimSELLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,725$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-1,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelFlexMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length202.3 in175.6 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height67.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,500 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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