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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: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,853

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $22,862
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Cargo tray 95   75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Remote start 495 495 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Cargo tray 88   60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 80
Remote start 456 456 440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 3,565 1,145 1,395
Options (change) 3,281 1,054 1,116
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $30,260 $30,465 $26,165
Total Invoice $28,820 $29,099 $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: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,538
Model Year201720172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$30,260$30,465$26,165
Adjustments for Features-450-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$29,905$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0
Total Invoice$28,820$29,099$24,853
Adjustments for Features-429-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,391$28,564$24,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172017
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$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
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray$40 $40
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,650$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-429-5350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
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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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested100035%

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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