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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: $29,805

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,478

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $24,990
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $24,283
Blind spot warning system 595    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150  
Package 301A 2,600    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Rear bumper protector 85 85 100
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,130  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,920
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Universal garage door opener     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Roof rails     300
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Blind spot warning system 519    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004  
Package 301A 2,269    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 80
Rear bumper protector 74 74 80
Cargo cover 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,604  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,699
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     80
Universal garage door opener     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Roof rails     240
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 6,235 7,170 3,915
Options (change) 5,442 6,258 3,295
Destination 895 895 900
Total Price $45,230 $49,740 $29,805
Total Invoice $41,865 $46,015 $28,478

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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: $11,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,749
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-18
Total Price$45,230$49,740$29,805
Adjustments for Features-3,930-5,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$44,210$29,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$0
Total Invoice$41,865$46,015$28,478
Adjustments for Features-3,638-5,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,227$40,899$28,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,672$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,405$11,005$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$5,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,638-5,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20142016
ModelExplorerCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in168.3 in
Width78.9 in69.6 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%

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