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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: $16,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,939

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,230 $24,000
Base Invoice $36,509 $22,952
3.5L V6 2,850  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
AWD 1,950  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
3.5L V6 2,721  
All-weather floor mats 71 64
AWD 1,863  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,875 2,580
Options (change) 4,655 2,192
Destination 895 795
Total Price $44,000 $27,375
Total Invoice $42,059 $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: $9,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,089
Model Year20172012
ModelFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$44,000$27,375
Adjustments for Features-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,645$27,375
Total Invoice$42,059$25,939
Adjustments for Features-7,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,028$25,939

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelFlexMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
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 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt 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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,105$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelFlexMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in103.9 in
Length201.8 in177.4 in
Width75.9 in69.1 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 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 key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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