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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,866

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,745

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Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $18,025
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $16,873
Premium Package 2,325    
Cargo tray 95   50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Remote start 495 495 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Grand Touring Package     1,970
Navigation system     1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Premium Package 2,139    
Cargo tray 88   40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 48
Remote start 456 456 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Grand Touring Package     1,838
Navigation system     1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,990 570 6,120
Options (change) 2,752 525 5,343
Destination 1,120 1,120 650
Total Price $30,015 $30,220 $24,795
Total Invoice $28,611 $28,891 $22,866

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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: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,382
Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,015$30,220$24,795
Adjustments for Features-1,430-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,585$28,630$24,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0
Total Invoice$28,611$28,891$22,866
Adjustments for Features-1,363-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,248$27,371$22,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$123$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,970$4,130$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,363-1,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,669 lb.2,809 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 ft343.8 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 control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested100031%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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