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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,475

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,502

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $25,165
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $24,454
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 495
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Roof rails     300
AWD     1,250
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 396
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Roof rails     240
AWD     1,212
Options (change) 6,990 5,290 2,370
Options (change) 5,991 4,546 2,108
Destination 645 645 940
Total Price $37,835 $38,450 $28,475
Total Invoice $34,154 $34,769 $27,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,501
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8146hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/50-18
Total Price$37,835$38,450$28,475
Adjustments for Features00-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$38,450$25,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$27,502
Adjustments for Features00-2,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$24,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,375$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,849

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in168.3 in
Width73.7 in69.6 in
Height72.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,952 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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