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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: $32,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $12,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,230 $31,050 $33,900
3.5L V6 2,850    
Sunroof 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
AWD 1,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
3.5L V6 2,721    
Sunroof 1,515    
All-weather floor mats 71 80 80
AWD 1,863    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 6,470 600 600
Options (change) 6,170 480 480
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $45,595 $32,645 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,930
Model Year201720212021
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,595$32,645$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$32,645$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720212021
ModelFlexMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats$50  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$10,045$7,775$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,16900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelFlexMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in107.3 in
Length201.8 in175.6 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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