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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Five Hundred Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,935

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,557

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $6,747

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Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimiSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $24,230 $26,380
Base Invoice $12,848 $22,307 $24,242
Touring Package 2,280    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Fog lights 300    
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 75   150
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
Safety Package   595 595
Sunroof   895 895
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Touring Package 2,127    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Fog lights 240    
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 60   131
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
Safety Package   518 518
Sunroof   779 779
Leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 4,665 1,490 1,640
Options (change) 4,149 1,297 1,428
Destination 560 700 700
Total Price $18,935 $26,420 $28,720
Total Invoice $17,557 $24,304 $26,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,410
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimiSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$18,935$26,420$28,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,935$23,880$25,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$17,557$24,304$26,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,337-2,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,557$21,967$23,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,414

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3Five HundredFive Hundred
TrimiSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,810$4,350$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,337-2,989

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Five Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length178.3 in200.7 in
Width69.1 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in60.1 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

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 seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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