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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: $24,610

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,939

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $19,545
Base Invoice $28,752 $18,303
Convenience Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Remote start 385 350
Sunroof 850  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Convenience Package 846  
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Remote start 327 280
Sunroof 723  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,305 4,270
Options (change) 1,962 3,841
Destination 815 795
Total Price $34,130 $24,610
Total Invoice $31,529 $22,939

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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: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,742
Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,130$24,610
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,130$24,610
Total Invoice$31,529$22,939
Adjustments for Features-1,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,681$22,939

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in103.9 in
Length210.2 in180.7 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume0.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%

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