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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: $25,315

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,069

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit ConnectTransit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $24,739 $27,246
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Fog lights 325      
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75 75
Cargo tray 60 60 95  
Satellite radio 430 430    
Remote start 350 350 495 495
Premium Package     2,325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Fog lights 260      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 69 69
Cargo tray 48 48 88  
Satellite radio 344 344    
Remote start 280 280 456 456
Premium Package     2,139  
Options (change) 1,445 1,120 2,990 570
Options (change) 1,156 896 2,752 525
Destination 795 795 1,120 1,120
Total Price $25,390 $25,315 $30,015 $30,220
Total Invoice $24,092 $24,069 $28,611 $28,891

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,160
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit ConnectTransit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$25,390$25,315$30,015$30,220
Adjustments for Features-3500-725-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$25,315$29,290$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$45
Total Invoice$24,092$24,069$28,611$28,891
Adjustments for Features-3320-691-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,760$24,069$27,920$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$125

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Transit ConnectTransit Connect
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXLTTitanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,265$3,990$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$725$885
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320-691-846

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122018
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

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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