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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: $24,760

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,896

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,930

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Model Year201420112011
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,870 $18,771 $22,191
Automatic headlights 125    
Navigation Package 1,165    
Alloy wheels 495    
Cargo tray 95 60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Remote start 345 350 350
Tech Package   1,835  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Satellite radio     430
Automatic headlights 107    
Navigation Package 994    
Alloy wheels 422    
Cargo tray 81 48 48
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Remote start 293 280 280
Tech Package   1,578  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,300 3,920 1,120
Options (change) 1,961 3,330 896
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $27,820 $24,760 $25,615
Total Invoice $25,826 $22,896 $23,882

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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: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,459
Model Year201420112011
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,820$24,760$25,615
Adjustments for Features-850-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,970$23,335$25,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,280
Total Invoice$25,826$22,896$23,882
Adjustments for Features-789-1,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,037$21,578$23,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,304

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420112011
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
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 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,175$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-789-1,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142011
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in177.4 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height72.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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