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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: $29,370

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelFreestarMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,575 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Stability Control 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 200      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 695      
Premium Package 375      
Memory system, driver seat 425      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
Heated front seats 245      
Console without shifter 150      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Cargo net   50 50 50
Stability Control 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 170      
Side curtain airbags, three rows 591      
Premium Package 319      
Memory system, driver seat 362      
Power-adjustable pedals 128      
Heated front seats 208      
Console without shifter 128      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Cargo net   40 40 40
Options (change) 2,835 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,412 300 300 300
Destination 730 995 995 995
Total Price $33,140 $29,370 $32,420 $35,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,191
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelFreestarMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,140$29,370$32,420$35,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,550-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$26,070$27,870$30,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelFreestarMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,600$9,900$11,150$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,550$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-182-167

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Freestar vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelFreestarMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.8 in107.3 in
Length201.0 in175.6 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height70.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,296 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
73.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
135.7 ft30.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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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