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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: $26,415

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,221

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $25,045
Base Invoice $28,752 $23,961
Convenience Package 995  
Navigation system 2,505  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Sunroof 850  
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Convenience Package 846  
Navigation system 2,129  
All-weather floor mats 66 80
Sunroof 723  
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 4,425 550
Options (change) 3,764 440
Destination 815 820
Total Price $36,250 $26,415
Total Invoice $33,331 $25,221

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,050
Model Year20092015
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,250$26,415
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$26,415
Total Invoice$33,331$25,221
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,271$25,221

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092015
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
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 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,965$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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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 Year20092015
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in106.3 in
Length210.2 in180.3 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume0.012.4 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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