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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: $25,380

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $22,141 $22,378
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 80 80
Remote start 345 345 345 350 350
Package 203A 5,855        
Sunroof   995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Fog lights       325  
Satellite radio       430 430
Rear bumper protector       50 50
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64 64
Remote start 293 293 293 280 280
Package 203A 4,976        
Sunroof   846 846    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Fog lights       260  
Satellite radio       344 344
Rear bumper protector       40 40
Options (change) 8,380 3,520 3,520 1,510 1,185
Options (change) 7,122 2,992 2,992 1,208 948
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $48,120 $49,785 $51,295 $25,455 $25,380
Total Invoice $44,398 $46,183 $47,556 $24,144 $24,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,870
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$48,120$49,785$51,295$25,455$25,380
Adjustments for Features-6,195-6,995-7,245-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,925$42,790$44,050$25,105$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0$275
Total Invoice$44,398$46,183$47,556$24,144$24,121
Adjustments for Features-5,716-6,489-6,717-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,682$39,694$40,839$23,812$24,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,012$2,157$0$309

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
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$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$8,945$9,745$9,995$3,100$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$6,995$7,245$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,716-6,489-6,717-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in177.4 in
Width78.8 in69.1 in
Height77.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested232549%
Total Not Requested240051%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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