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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: $29,560

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $25,165
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $24,454
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Premium Package     1,435
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Roof rails     300
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
All-weather floor mats 71 71 80
Rear bumper protector 71 71 80
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Premium Package     1,270
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     80
Roof rails     240
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 3,675 280 3,455
Options (change) 3,494 266 2,886
Destination 945 945 940
Total Price $45,920 $54,195 $29,560
Total Invoice $43,881 $51,798 $28,280

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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: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,415
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-18
Total Price$45,920$54,195$29,560
Adjustments for Features-4,380-10,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,540$44,075$29,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0
Total Invoice$43,881$51,798$28,280
Adjustments for Features-4,186-9,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,695$42,126$28,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,431$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-3
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand 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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
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$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,380$15,120$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$10,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,186-9,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in168.3 in
Width78.9 in69.6 in
Height70.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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