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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: $24,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,926

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $16,873 $23,721 $27,664
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750 795 795
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350 495  
Cargo tray 50 90 90
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75
Leather Comfort Package   1,595  
Cargo cover   135 135
Convenience Package   795  
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505 742 742
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280 462  
Cargo tray 40 84 84
All-weather floor mats 48 70 70
Leather Comfort Package   1,488  
Cargo cover   126 126
Convenience Package   741  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 6,195 5,475 2,590
Options (change) 5,403 5,108 2,417
Destination 650 895 895
Total Price $24,870 $31,670 $32,990
Total Invoice $22,926 $29,724 $30,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,970
Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4178hp I4178hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,870$31,670$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,870$28,135$27,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$22,926$29,724$30,976
Adjustments for Features0-3,318-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,926$26,406$25,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimsSETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$5,955$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,318-5,080

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in178.1 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested110035%
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested80088%
Total Not Requested10512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested127586%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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