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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,112

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $23,455 $31,975
Base Invoice $16,262 $21,789 $29,542
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Navigation system 1,750 2,695  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 65  
All-weather floor mats 60 55  
Cargo Package   295  
Leather Comfort Group   745  
Sun and SYNC Package   745  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Navigation system 1,505 2,291  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 34  
All-weather floor mats 48 47  
Cargo Package   251  
Leather Comfort Group   633  
Sun and SYNC Package   633  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 6,085 4,600 2,395
Options (change) 5,290 3,889 2,036
Destination 560 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $24,015 $28,780 $32,095
Total Invoice $22,112 $26,403 $29,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,186
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$24,015$28,780$32,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$27,575$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$22,112$26,403$29,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,112$25,298$27,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsXLTHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,035$3,240$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,105-1,840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in174.7 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height57.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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