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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: $24,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,585 $54,180 $58,410 $59,370 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $41,576 $50,522 $54,467 $55,363 $22,141 $22,378
Package 201A 3,025          
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 80 80
Sunroof 995 995        
Navigation system   730        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Fog lights         325  
Remote start         350 350
Satellite radio         430 430
Rear bumper protector         50 50
Package 201A 2,640          
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 66 64 64
Sunroof 868 868        
Navigation system   637        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Fog lights         260  
Remote start         280 280
Satellite radio         344 344
Rear bumper protector         40 40
Options (change) 4,095 1,800 75 75 1,510 1,185
Options (change) 3,574 1,571 66 66 1,208 948
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 795 795
Total Price $49,875 $57,175 $59,680 $60,640 $25,455 $25,380
Total Invoice $46,345 $53,288 $55,728 $56,624 $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: $20,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,324
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6390, 12390, 12390, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$49,875$57,175$59,680$60,640$25,455$25,380
Adjustments for Features-4,530-7,630-8,580-8,680-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,345$49,545$51,100$51,960$25,105$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$5,755$6,615$0$275
Total Invoice$46,345$53,288$55,728$56,624$24,144$24,121
Adjustments for Features-4,209-7,111-8,012-8,105-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,136$46,177$47,716$48,519$23,812$24,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,041$5,580$6,383$0$309

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125  
Proximity key     $250
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Integrated trailer brake controller $200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 $125
Interior air filter    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0     
HD radio $50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot $25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350  
White-letter tires$0     
Total Value of Features$8,280$11,380$12,330$12,430$4,100$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$7,630$8,580$8,680$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,209-7,111-8,012-8,105-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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 Weight5,550 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 Room59.3 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

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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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