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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: $27,055

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $25,445
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $24,343
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 100
Package 203A 5,855      
Sunroof   995 995  
Universal garage door opener       125
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Rear bumper protector       100
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 80
Package 203A 4,976      
Sunroof   846 846  
Universal garage door opener       100
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Rear bumper protector       80
Options (change) 8,035 3,175 3,175 775
Options (change) 6,829 2,699 2,699 620
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $47,775 $49,440 $50,950 $27,055
Total Invoice $44,105 $45,890 $47,263 $25,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,296
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$47,775$49,440$50,950$27,055
Adjustments for Features-4,345-5,145-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,430$44,295$45,555$27,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0
Total Invoice$44,105$45,890$47,263$25,798
Adjustments for Features-4,011-4,776-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,094$41,114$42,258$25,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$2,164$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing Ranchs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, driver 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
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,220$9,020$9,270$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$5,145$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,011-4,776-5,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in175.6 in
Width78.8 in70.7 in
Height77.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested242551%
Total Not Requested230049%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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