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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: $24,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,926

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,435 $55,145 $59,375 $60,335 $18,025
Base Invoice $43,390 $52,663 $56,703 $57,620 $16,873
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 60
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Navigation system   730     1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Grand Touring Package         1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Rear bumper protector         50
Satellite radio         430
Remote start         350
Universal garage door opener         75
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71 48
Sunroof 945 945 945    
Navigation system   693     1,505
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Grand Touring Package         1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Rear bumper protector         40
Satellite radio         344
Remote start         280
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 1,070 1,800 1,070 75 6,195
Options (change) 1,016 1,709 1,016 71 5,403
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 650
Total Price $47,700 $58,140 $61,640 $61,605 $24,870
Total Invoice $45,601 $55,567 $58,914 $58,886 $22,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,726
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6390, 12390, 12390, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$47,700$58,140$61,640$61,605$24,870
Adjustments for Features-3,085-8,260-9,160-9,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,615$49,880$52,480$52,345$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$7,865$7,730$0
Total Invoice$45,601$55,567$58,914$58,886$22,926
Adjustments for Features-2,949-7,894-8,755-8,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,652$47,673$50,159$50,035$22,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,021$7,507$7,383$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
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
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$7,530$12,705$13,605$13,705$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$8,260$9,160$9,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,949-7,894-8,755-8,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162008
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.0 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in176.6 in
Width78.8 in69.1 in
Height77.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,550 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested100031%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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