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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: $27,375

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,939

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $22,952
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
Power-stowing third row seats 495 495  
255/45VR20 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Navigation system 2,350 2,350  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
Power-stowing third row seats 421 421  
255/45VR20 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Navigation system 1,998 1,998  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 8,560 7,765 2,580
Options (change) 7,568 6,893 2,192
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $45,150 $46,850 $27,375
Total Invoice $41,749 $43,345 $25,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,804
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V6355hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$45,150$46,850$27,375
Adjustments for Features-6,495-6,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,655$40,155$27,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$41,749$43,345$25,939
Adjustments for Features-6,006-6,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,743$37,151$25,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedTitaniumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,970$10,170$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,495$6,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,006-6,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,839 lb.3,281 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 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%

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