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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: $24,760

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,896

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $24,710
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $23,042
Tech Package 1,835    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75
Cargo tray 60 60 95
Remote start 350 350 495
Satellite radio   430  
Navigation Package     1,165
Automatic headlights     125
Alloy wheels     495
Tech Package 1,578    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Cargo tray 48 48 81
Remote start 280 280 422
Satellite radio   344  
Navigation Package     994
Automatic headlights     107
Alloy wheels     422
Options (change) 3,920 1,120 2,450
Options (change) 3,330 896 2,090
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $24,760 $25,615 $28,155
Total Invoice $22,896 $23,882 $26,127

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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: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,760
Model Year201120112015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine167hp I4263hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18215/55-16
Total Price$24,760$25,615$28,155
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$25,615$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$0
Total Invoice$22,896$23,882$26,127
Adjustments for Features-1,3180-789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,578$23,882$25,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201120112015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
TrimsMazdaSpeed3XLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Boost gauge $75 
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$2,750$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3180-789

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Transit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.8 in
Length177.4 in173.9 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92558%
Total Not Requested67542%

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