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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: $29,025

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,912

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,990
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,283
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295   495
Remote start 385 385 550
Cargo cover 90 90  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,250
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Rear bumper protector     100
Universal garage door opener     125
Roof rails     300
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Obstacle detection, rear 251   396
Remote start 326 326 440
Cargo cover 77 77  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,213
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Rear bumper protector     80
Universal garage door opener     100
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 10,135 7,350 3,095
Options (change) 8,833 6,467 2,689
Destination 785 785 940
Total Price $40,165 $40,530 $29,025
Total Invoice $36,891 $37,430 $27,912

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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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,099
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8146hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-18
Total Price$40,165$40,530$29,025
Adjustments for Features00-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,165$40,530$28,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$27,912
Adjustments for Features00-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$27,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$6,425$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,706 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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