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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: $26,905

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,905 $28,530 $25,445
Base Invoice $24,739 $27,246 $24,343
Premium Package 2,325    
Blind spot warning system 575 575  
Cargo tray 95   75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Premium Package 2,139    
Blind spot warning system 529 529  
Cargo tray 88   60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 80
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 3,070 650 625
Options (change) 2,825 598 500
Destination 1,120 1,120 835
Total Price $30,095 $30,300 $26,905
Total Invoice $28,684 $28,964 $25,678

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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: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year201820182016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums Grand 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$30,095$30,300$26,905
Adjustments for Features0-110-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$30,190$26,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0
Total Invoice$28,684$28,964$25,678
Adjustments for Features0-105-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,684$28,859$24,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182016
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectMazda3
TrimXLTTitaniums Grand 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
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,775$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-105-740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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.2,853 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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