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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,055

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,349

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $1,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3FiestaFiesta
TrimiSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $14,670 $16,600
Base Invoice $12,848 $14,170 $15,984
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Touring Package 2,280    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890    
All-weather floor mats 60 150 150
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
Sport Appearance Package   545  
Moon & Mood Package   895  
Sunroof     745
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Touring Package 2,127    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765    
All-weather floor mats 48 131 131
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
Sport Appearance Package   474  
Moon & Mood Package   779  
Sunroof     648
Options (change) 5,455 1,590 895
Options (change) 4,834 1,384 779
Destination 560 795 795
Total Price $19,725 $17,055 $18,290
Total Invoice $18,242 $16,349 $17,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,306
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3FiestaFiesta
TrimiSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4120hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 480, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/60-15195/50-16
Total Price$19,725$17,055$18,290
Adjustments for Features-6350-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,090$17,055$17,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510
Total Invoice$18,242$16,349$17,558
Adjustments for Features-5870-696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,655$16,349$16,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$513

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3FiestaFiesta
TrimiSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,240$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5870-696

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Fiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.0 in
Length178.3 in173.6 in
Width69.1 in66.8 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Mood Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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