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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: $28,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
Trims Grand TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $24,438 $33,356 $35,627
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo net 60    
Rear bumper protector 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Door sill trim plates 125    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo net 48    
Rear bumper protector 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64
Door sill trim plates 100    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 2,135 10,055 9,260
Options (change) 1,870 8,839 8,164
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $28,500 $46,645 $48,345
Total Invoice $27,128 $43,020 $44,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,862
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
Trims Grand TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$28,500$46,645$48,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,370-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,500$42,275$43,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$27,128$43,020$44,616
Adjustments for Features0-4,030-4,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$38,990$40,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3FlexFlex
Trims Grand TouringLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,700$8,070$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,030-4,218

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Flex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.9 in
Length175.6 in202.3 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height57.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.245.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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