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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: $25,683

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $30,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,695 $62,585 $72,710 $18,625
Base Invoice $49,369 $59,769 $69,438 $17,446
Equipment Group 201A 1,485      
Cargo mat 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 70 70 70 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,475 1,475    
Navigation system   740   1,950
LED headlights   740    
Grand Touring Package       2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Remote start       350
Rear bumper protector       50
Equipment Group 201A 1,411      
Cargo mat 37 37 37 32
All-weather floor mats 67 67 67 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,401 1,401    
Navigation system   702   1,677
LED headlights   702    
Grand Touring Package       2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Remote start       280
Rear bumper protector       40
Options (change) 3,070 3,065 110 6,388
Options (change) 2,916 2,909 104 5,608
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 670
Total Price $55,960 $66,845 $74,015 $25,683
Total Invoice $53,480 $63,873 $70,737 $23,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,041
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine375hp V6375hp V6400hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20285/45-22205/50-17
Total Price$55,960$66,845$74,015$25,683
Adjustments for Features-5,980-10,955-15,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,980$55,890$58,060$25,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,910$8,080$0
Total Invoice$53,480$63,873$70,737$23,724
Adjustments for Features-5,715-10,468-15,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,765$53,405$55,489$23,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,640$7,724$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side  $100 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer  $100 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upgraded floor mats $0$0 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$10,530$15,505$20,505$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$10,955$15,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,715-10,468-15,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182009
ModelExpeditionMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.5 in103.9 in
Length210.0 in176.6 in
Width79.9 in69.1 in
Height76.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,444 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
57.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Equipment Group 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested110054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%
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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