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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: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,234

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $22,283 $23,766
Premium Package 2,325      
Cargo tray 95   60 60
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80 80
Remote start 495 495 350 350
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430  
Premium Package 2,139      
Cargo tray 88   48 48
All-weather floor mats 69 69 64 64
Remote start 456 456 280 280
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 3,565 1,145 1,445 690
Options (change) 3,281 1,054 1,156 552
Destination 1,120 1,120 795 795
Total Price $30,590 $30,795 $25,540 $26,335
Total Invoice $29,140 $29,420 $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: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,123
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,590$30,795$25,540$26,335
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,1100-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$29,685$25,540$25,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$305$0
Total Invoice$29,140$29,420$24,234$25,113
Adjustments for Features-953-1,0600-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,187$28,360$24,234$24,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$170$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTitaniumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray$40 $40$40
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Conversation mirror$25$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$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,025$2,915$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,110$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-953-1,0600-1,049

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182013
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested242586%
Total Not Requested40014%

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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