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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: $27,375

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,939

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
TrimMazdaSpeed3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $22,952 $33,356 $35,627
Tech Package 2,135    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40    
Rear bumper protector 50    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
AWD   1,850 1,850
Tech Package 1,836    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32    
Rear bumper protector 40    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 2,580 8,560 7,765
Options (change) 2,192 7,568 6,893
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $27,375 $45,150 $46,850
Total Invoice $25,939 $41,749 $43,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,804
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
TrimMazdaSpeed3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$27,375$45,150$46,850
Adjustments for Features0-6,495-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$38,655$40,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$25,939$41,749$43,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,006-6,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,939$35,743$37,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
TrimMazdaSpeed3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$9,970$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,495$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,006-6,194

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Flex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.9 in
Length177.4 in202.3 in
Width69.1 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.045.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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