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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: $32,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $11,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3FlexFlex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $35,765 $38,260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325    
Cargo net 50 50    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 75 75
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260    
Cargo net 40 40    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 64 64
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
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) 600 600 7,705 6,910
Options (change) 480 480 6,841 6,166
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $32,645 $35,495 $44,295 $45,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,112
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3FlexFlex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$32,645$35,495$44,295$45,995
Adjustments for Features00-470-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$35,495$43,825$45,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3FlexFlex
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,025$9,025$9,495$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$470$670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-435-621

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20212012
ModelMazda3Flex
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in117.9 in
Length175.6 in202.3 in
Width70.7 in75.9 in
Height56.7 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.145.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft386.7 ft3

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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%
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

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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