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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,970 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $10,055 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,006 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $9,277 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $18,025 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $16,873 |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Cargo cover | 90 | 90 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | 350 |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,750 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,970 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 50 | ||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Cargo cover | 77 | 77 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 48 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 73 | 73 | 80 |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | 280 |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,505 |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,838 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | ||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,995 | 3,195 | 6,295 |
| Options (change) | 4,225 | 2,695 | 5,483 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 650 |
| Total Price | $35,025 | $36,375 | $24,970 |
| Total Invoice | $32,283 | $33,658 | $23,006 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,484 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $35,025 | $36,375 | $24,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,030 | -3,530 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,995 | $32,845 | $24,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,283 | $33,658 | $23,006 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,793 | -3,266 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,490 | $30,392 | $23,006 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $902 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| 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 cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 recliner, 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 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,000 | $5,500 | $1,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,030 | $3,530 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,793 | -3,266 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 61% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 36% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
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