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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: $26,735

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,862

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimMazdaSpeed3SETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $25,300 $29,505
Base Invoice $22,191 $23,721 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Cargo tray 60 90 90
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 64 70 70
Cargo tray 48 84 84
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo cover   126 126
2.0L I4   1,121 1,121
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Options (change) 2,240 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 1,876 2,796 2,796
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $26,735 $29,185 $33,390
Total Invoice $24,862 $27,412 $31,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,629
Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimMazdaSpeed3SETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 1060, 6355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,735$29,185$33,390
Adjustments for Features0-775-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$28,410$28,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,862$27,412$31,355
Adjustments for Features0-728-4,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,862$26,684$26,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120162016
ModelMazda3EscapeEscape
TrimMazdaSpeed3SETitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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
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 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,775$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-728-4,864

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Escape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length177.4 in178.1 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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