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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: $22,673

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,662

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,119

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $18,625 $22,740 $24,710
Base Invoice $17,446 $21,286 $23,042
Grand Touring Package 2,270 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Remote start 350 350 495
Satellite radio 430 430 195
Cargo tray 50 50 95
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75
Leather Package     1,550
Automatic headlights     125
SYNC     325
Automatic climate control, front     275
Alloy wheels     495
Grand Touring Package 2,117 1,599  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Remote start 280 280 422
Satellite radio 344 344 167
Cargo tray 40 40 81
All-weather floor mats 62 62 64
Leather Package     1,322
Automatic headlights     107
SYNC     277
Automatic climate control, front     234
Alloy wheels     422
Options (change) 3,378 2,823 3,630
Options (change) 3,003 2,485 3,096
Destination 670 670 995
Total Price $22,673 $26,233 $29,335
Total Invoice $21,119 $24,441 $27,133

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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: $5,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,881
Model Year200920092015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine156hp I4263hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-16
Total Price$22,673$26,233$29,335
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,673$25,458$28,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,785$0
Total Invoice$21,119$24,441$27,133
Adjustments for Features0-722-1,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,119$23,719$26,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200920092015
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
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 
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,750$2,525$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-1,133

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20092015
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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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