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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: $32,470

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,050 $33,900
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100 100
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80 80
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Options (change) 6,860 4,880 425 425
Options (change) 6,050 4,368 340 340
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $36,890 $38,060 $32,470 $35,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,888
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,890$38,060$32,470$35,320
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,785-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,890$37,610$29,685$32,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,740$9,075$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,785$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-115-105

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
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.3,371 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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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