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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $33,080
Base Invoice $16,262 $30,687
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Options (change) 5,560 2,395
Options (change) 4,870 2,036
Destination 560 825
Total Price $23,490 $36,300
Total Invoice $21,692 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,569
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$23,490$36,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$33,825
Total Invoice$21,692$33,548
Adjustments for Features0-2,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,692$31,261

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,845$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,287

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062012
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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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