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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: $25,115

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,909

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $22,870 $22,141 $22,378
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Navigation Package 1,165    
Leather Package 1,550    
Alloy wheels 495    
Cargo tray 95 60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Remote start 345 350 350
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Automatic climate control, front 234    
Navigation Package 994    
Leather Package 1,322    
Alloy wheels 422    
Cargo tray 81 48 48
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Remote start 293 280 280
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 4,000 1,245 920
Options (change) 3,410 996 736
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $29,520 $25,190 $25,115
Total Invoice $27,275 $23,932 $23,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,889
Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,520$25,190$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-575-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$24,615$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$27,275$23,932$23,909
Adjustments for Features0-546-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,275$23,386$23,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420122012
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$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 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,500$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546-214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft342.8 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
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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