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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: $30,345

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,500
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rear bumper protector     100
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
AWD 2,111 2,117 0
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 6,950 4,970 1,925
Options (change) 6,127 4,445 420
Destination 785 785 920
Total Price $36,980 $38,150 $30,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,995
Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$36,980$38,150$30,345
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$37,700$26,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,525$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in107.3 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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