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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: $27,345

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimMazdaSpeed3Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $29,505
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,664
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 2,135  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Cargo tray 60 90
Universal garage door opener 75  
Technology Package   1,495
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
2.0L I4   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,836  
All-weather floor mats 64 70
Cargo tray 48 84
Universal garage door opener 60  
Technology Package   1,395
Cargo cover   126
Navigation system   742
2.0L I4   1,121
Options (change) 2,550 3,785
Options (change) 2,168 3,538
Destination 795 895
Total Price $27,345 $34,185
Total Invoice $25,915 $32,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,131
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimMazdaSpeed3Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,345$34,185
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$28,805
Total Invoice$25,915$32,097
Adjustments for Features0-5,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,915$27,046

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Escape
TrimMazdaSpeed3Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,100$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,051

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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