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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: $26,905

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,663

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Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $25,445
Base Invoice $22,870 $24,343
Navigation Package 1,165  
Automatic headlights 125  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Leather Package 1,550  
Cargo tray 95 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 450
Alloy wheels 495  
Navigation Package 994  
Automatic headlights 107  
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Leather Package 1,322  
Cargo tray 81 60
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Obstacle detection, rear 252 360
Alloy wheels 422  
Options (change) 4,075 625
Options (change) 3,476 500
Destination 995 835
Total Price $29,595 $26,905
Total Invoice $27,341 $25,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190
Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$29,595$26,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$25,305
Total Invoice$27,341$25,678
Adjustments for Features0-1,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,341$24,151

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142016
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height72.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
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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