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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: $20,390

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,027

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,209

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Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $17,370
Base Invoice $23,708 $16,262
Automatic headlights 125  
SYNC 325  
Leather Package 1,550  
Alloy wheels 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Satellite radio 195 430
Automatic climate control, front 275  
1.6L I4 795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Automatic headlights 115  
SYNC 299  
Leather Package 1,427  
Alloy wheels 456  
All-weather floor mats 69 48
Satellite radio 180 344
Automatic climate control, front 254  
1.6L I4 733  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Options (change) 3,835 2,460
Options (change) 3,533 2,205
Destination 995 560
Total Price $29,655 $20,390
Total Invoice $28,236 $19,027

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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: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,205
Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,655$20,390
Adjustments for Features-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$20,390
Total Invoice$28,236$19,027
Adjustments for Features-2,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,232$19,027

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTs
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$3,230$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0040

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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 Year20162006
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.8 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height72.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		46.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.0 ft331.2 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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested225065%
Total Not Requested120035%

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