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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: $23,650 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $13,320 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,820 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $12,175 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $17,370 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $16,262 |
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 1,750 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 60 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 115 | 100 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,795 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 1,505 |
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 48 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 99 | 80 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,673 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,540 | 2,920 | 5,720 |
| Options (change) | 3,861 | 2,483 | 4,998 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 560 |
| Total Price | $36,970 | $39,285 | $23,650 |
| Total Invoice | $33,995 | $36,199 | $21,820 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,846 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 160hp 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 | $36,970 | $39,285 | $23,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,620 | -5,020 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,350 | $34,265 | $23,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $915 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,995 | $36,199 | $21,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,329 | -4,626 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,666 | $31,573 | $21,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $907 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2006 |
| 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 | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,890 | $7,290 | $2,270 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,620 | $5,020 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,329 | -4,626 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 |
| 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 | 31.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 77% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 16% |
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 |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | 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 |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 33% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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