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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: $26,240

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,913

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,862
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Obstacle detection, rear 255   495
Remote start 385 385 550
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Obstacle detection, rear 217   396
Remote start 326 326 440
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 3,630 1,925 1,470
Options (change) 3,086 1,637 1,176
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $32,735 $33,775 $26,240
Total Invoice $30,611 $31,733 $24,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,511
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,735$33,775$26,240
Adjustments for Features-200-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$33,575$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$30,611$31,733$24,913
Adjustments for Features-187-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,424$31,545$24,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,121$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black grille (optional)  $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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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, 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$4,200$4,200$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

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 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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