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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,145

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,221

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $19,540
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $18,305
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 100
Remote start 385 385 350
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 64
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73 80
Remote start 326 326 280
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 5,480 4,030 5,855
Options (change) 4,638 3,406 5,166
Destination 735 735 750
Total Price $34,585 $35,880 $26,145
Total Invoice $32,163 $33,502 $24,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,989
Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,585$35,880$26,145
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,560$34,605$26,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$32,163$33,502$24,221
Adjustments for Features-953-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,210$32,312$24,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,102$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,800$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-953-1,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072010
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in177.4 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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