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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,850

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,705

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Flex
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $37,700
Base Invoice $22,191 $35,155
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 2,515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Rear bumper protector 50  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
3.5L V6   2,750
Sunroof   1,595
AWD   1,950
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 2,163  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Rear bumper protector 40  
All-weather floor mats 64 66
3.5L V6   2,563
Sunroof   1,392
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 4,355 6,370
Options (change) 3,719 5,841
Destination 795 895
Total Price $28,850 $44,965
Total Invoice $26,705 $41,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,171
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Flex
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$28,850$44,965
Adjustments for Features0-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,850$37,435
Total Invoice$26,705$41,891
Adjustments for Features0-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,705$34,876

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Flex
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,015

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Flex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.9 in
Length177.4 in201.8 in
Width69.1 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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