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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,925

Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium   
Difference: $17,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-30CX-30
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $32,450 $34,050
Package 401A 3,875      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Cargo cover 130 130 150 150
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125 125
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100
Rear bumper protector     125 125
Universal garage door opener     375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     425 425
Package 401A 3,681      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Cargo cover 124 124 0 0
All-weather floor mats 114 114 0 0
Cargo mat 95 95 0 0
Rear bumper protector     0 0
Universal garage door opener     0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 5,920 350 1,300 925
Options (change) 5,624 333 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,175 1,175
Total Price $52,865 $55,285 $34,925 $36,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,715
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-30CX-30
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$52,865$55,285$34,925$36,150
Adjustments for Features-4,835-7,3100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$47,975$34,925$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$75

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-30CX-30
TrimSportPlatinum2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Curve control$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information  $75$75
Speed limit warning  $0$0
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
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$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$12,560$15,035$7,725$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$7,310$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,619-6,9870-37

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year20182021
ModelExplorerCX-30
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.5 in
Length198.3 in173.0 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in61.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft345.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested169046%

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