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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: $28,840

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,710 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Automatic headlights 125      
SYNC 325      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Leather Package 1,550      
Alloy wheels 495      
Cargo tray 95 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100 100
Satellite radio 195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Automatic headlights 107      
SYNC 277      
Automatic climate control, front 234      
Leather Package 1,322      
Alloy wheels 422      
Cargo tray 81 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80 80
Satellite radio 167      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 3,135 500 500 500
Options (change) 2,674 400 400 400
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,840 $29,495 $32,545 $35,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,614
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,840$29,495$32,545$35,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,700-6,950-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$23,795$25,595$28,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$8,425$9,675$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,700$6,950$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270-298-274

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in107.3 in
Length173.9 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height72.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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