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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,065

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,702

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $18,025 $22,440 $24,825
Base Invoice $16,873 $20,991 $23,708
Touring Package 500    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 75
Cargo tray 50 50 95
Satellite radio 430 430 195
Remote start 350 350 495
SYNC     325
Alloy wheels     495
Touring Package 467    
All-weather floor mats 48 48 69
Cargo tray 40 40 88
Satellite radio 344 344 180
Remote start 280 280 456
SYNC     299
Alloy wheels     456
Options (change) 1,390 890 1,680
Options (change) 1,179 712 1,548
Destination 650 650 995
Total Price $20,065 $23,980 $27,500
Total Invoice $18,702 $22,353 $26,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,540
Model Year200820082016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine156hp I4263hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-16
Total Price$20,065$23,980$27,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,065$22,755$25,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$18,702$22,353$26,251
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,702$21,211$24,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820082016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$525$1,750$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-2,009

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Transit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.8 in
Length176.6 in173.9 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in72.6 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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