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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: $26,165

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,853

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,525 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,870 $22,862
Automatic headlights 125  
SYNC 325  
Leather Package 1,550  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Cargo tray 95 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 495
Remote start 345 550
Alloy wheels 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Automatic headlights 107  
SYNC 277  
Leather Package 1,322  
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Cargo tray 81 60
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Obstacle detection, rear 252 396
Remote start 293 440
Alloy wheels 422  
Satellite radio 167  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 3,775 1,395
Options (change) 3,219 1,116
Destination 995 875
Total Price $29,295 $26,165
Total Invoice $27,084 $24,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,347
Model Year20142017
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTGrand 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$29,295$26,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$24,990
Total Invoice$27,084$24,853
Adjustments for Features0-1,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,084$23,737

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142017
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTGrand 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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
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
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116

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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 Year20142017
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.2,876 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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