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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,745

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,826

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $17,535
Base Invoice $28,752 $16,416
Navigation system 2,505 1,750
Convenience Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Remote start 385 350
Sunroof 850  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system 2,129 1,505
Convenience Package 846  
All-weather floor mats 66 48
Remote start 327 280
Sunroof 723  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 4,810 6,560
Options (change) 4,091 5,760
Destination 815 650
Total Price $36,635 $24,745
Total Invoice $33,658 $22,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,149
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,635$24,745
Adjustments for Features-2,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$24,745
Total Invoice$33,658$22,826
Adjustments for Features-2,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,975$22,826

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6830

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in103.9 in
Length210.2 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume0.011.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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