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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: $31,470

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $8,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $30,050 $32,600
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Sunroof 850    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
AWD 2,525    
Adrenaline Package 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Sunroof 723    
All-weather floor mats 66 80 80
AWD 2,298    
Adrenaline Package 1,816    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 7,750 425 425
Options (change) 6,941 340 340
Destination 815 995 995
Total Price $39,575 $31,470 $34,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,336
Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,575$31,470$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$27,620$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920212021
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,675$9,525$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-151

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorer Sport TracMazda3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in107.3 in
Length210.2 in183.5 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume0.013.2 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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested75097%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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