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Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $12,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Stability control 595 595 595      
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595      
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120      
Sunroof 860 860 860      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325 325
Stability control 506 506 506      
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506      
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102      
Sunroof 731 731 731      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260 260 260
Options (change) 2,170 2,170 2,170 325 325 325
Options (change) 1,845 1,845 1,845 260 260 260
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995
Total Price $41,765 $43,515 $45,115 $29,320 $32,370 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,127
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,765$43,515$45,115$29,320$32,370$35,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,125-3,200-4,450-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,765$42,290$43,990$26,120$27,920$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,225$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
G-vectoring control   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Roof rack $300$300   
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Running boards$350$350    
Tubular side steps  $350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power-folding third row seats  $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,000$6,900$8,975$10,225$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,125$3,200$4,450$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-1,001-137-173-159

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in107.3 in
Length205.8 in175.6 in
Width78.7 in70.7 in
Height76.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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