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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: $25,115

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,909

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,825
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $23,708
Fog lights 325    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75
Cargo tray 60 60 95
Satellite radio 430 430  
Remote start 350 350 495
Automatic climate control, front     275
Leather Package     1,550
Navigation Package     1,165
Alloy wheels     495
Fog lights 260    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 69
Cargo tray 48 48 88
Satellite radio 344 344  
Remote start 280 280 456
Automatic climate control, front     254
Leather Package     1,427
Navigation Package     1,072
Alloy wheels     456
Options (change) 1,245 920 4,150
Options (change) 996 736 3,822
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $25,190 $25,115 $29,970
Total Invoice $23,932 $23,909 $28,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,139
Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-16
Total Price$25,190$25,115$29,970
Adjustments for Features-575-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,615$24,890$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,932$23,909$28,525
Adjustments for Features-546-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,386$23,695$28,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$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 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,150$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-546-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
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
Compass0No
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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