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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,065

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,702

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $18,025 $22,440
Base Invoice $22,870 $16,873 $20,991
Alloy wheels 495    
Cargo tray 95 50 50
All-weather floor mats 75 60 60
Remote start 345 350 350
Satellite radio 195 430 430
SYNC 325    
Touring Package   500  
Alloy wheels 422    
Cargo tray 81 40 40
All-weather floor mats 64 48 48
Remote start 293 280 280
Satellite radio 167 344 344
SYNC 277    
Touring Package   467  
Options (change) 1,530 1,390 890
Options (change) 1,304 1,179 712
Destination 995 650 650
Total Price $27,050 $20,065 $23,980
Total Invoice $25,169 $18,702 $22,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,508
Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,050$20,065$23,980
Adjustments for Features-2,1050-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,945$20,065$22,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$25,169$18,702$22,353
Adjustments for Features-1,9590-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,210$18,702$21,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420082008
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,630$525$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590-1,142

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height72.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		46.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.0 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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