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Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,915

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelFreestarFreestarMazda3
TrimSELLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,615 $29,575 $25,445
Base Invoice $24,498 $27,162 $24,343
Premium Package 695 375  
Stability Control 595 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 200 200 450
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 890    
Console without shifter 150 150  
Heated front seats   245  
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Premium Package 591 319  
Stability Control 506 506  
Obstacle detection, rear 170 170 360
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591 591  
Leather seating surfaces 757    
Console without shifter 128 128  
Heated front seats   208  
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Options (change) 3,225 2,260 635
Options (change) 2,743 1,922 508
Destination 730 730 835
Total Price $30,570 $32,565 $26,915
Total Invoice $27,971 $29,814 $25,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,575
Model Year200620062016
ModelFreestarFreestarMazda3
TrimSELLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6201hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$30,570$32,565$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$30,840$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$27,971$29,814$25,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,971$28,235$23,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062016
ModelFreestarFreestarMazda3
TrimSELLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,575$6,300$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelFreestarMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.8 in106.3 in
Length201.0 in175.6 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height70.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Freestar SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Freestar Limited

Stability Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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