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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,234

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,342

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Model Year201620132013
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,825 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $23,708 $22,283 $23,766
Automatic headlights 125    
SYNC 325    
Leather Package 1,550    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Blind spot warning system 575    
Satellite radio 195 430  
Remote start 495 350 350
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Cargo tray 95 60 60
Alloy wheels 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Automatic headlights 115    
SYNC 299    
Leather Package 1,427    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Blind spot warning system 529    
Satellite radio 180 344  
Remote start 456 280 280
All-weather floor mats 69 64 64
Cargo tray 88 48 48
Alloy wheels 456    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 4,205 1,445 690
Options (change) 3,873 1,156 552
Destination 995 795 795
Total Price $30,025 $25,540 $26,335
Total Invoice $28,576 $24,234 $25,113

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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: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,013
Model Year201620132013
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
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$30,025$25,540$26,335
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,025$25,015$24,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$28,576$24,234$25,113
Adjustments for Features0-498-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,576$23,736$23,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620132013
ModelTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
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 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
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
Power-folding mirrors$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$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$3,000$3,525$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-1,550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162013
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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested17530%
Total Not Requested40070%
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 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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