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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: $27,615

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,862
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295   495
Remote start 385 385 550
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Rear bumper protector     100
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Obstacle detection, rear 251   396
Remote start 326 326 440
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 5,180 3,085 2,845
Options (change) 4,403 2,622 2,372
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $35,210 $36,265 $27,615
Total Invoice $32,461 $33,585 $26,109

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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: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,075
Model Year200820082017
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)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,210$36,265$27,615
Adjustments for Features-300-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,910$35,715$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,461$33,585$26,109
Adjustments for Features-277-5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,184$33,076$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,825$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-277-5090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

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