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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: $29,495

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Premium Package 2,325        
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Cargo tray 95   75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Premium Package 2,139        
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Cargo tray 88   60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Options (change) 3,070 650 500 500 500
Options (change) 2,825 598 400 400 400
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,765 $29,970 $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: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,187
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,765$29,970$29,495$32,545$35,395
Adjustments for Features0-110-3,825-5,075-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$29,860$25,670$27,470$30,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$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
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,225$7,940$9,190$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$3,825$5,075$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105-181-218-200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
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

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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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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