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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: $24,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,058

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $26,900
Base Invoice $17,446 $25,049
Grand Touring Package 2,270  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,950  
Premium Package   3,995
Safety Package   595
Sunroof   585
Grand Touring Package 2,117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,677  
Premium Package   3,396
Safety Package   506
Sunroof   498
Options (change) 5,555 5,175
Options (change) 4,942 4,400
Destination 670 615
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,850 $30,090
Total Invoice $23,058 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,550
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4133hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$24,850$30,090
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,695$30,090
Total Invoice$23,058$27,464
Adjustments for Features-1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,914$27,464

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimsHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$3,025$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.2 in
Length176.6 in174.9 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested200057%
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 Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested75028%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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