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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: $26,195

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,261

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,540
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,305
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Bright-finished fuel door 115   100
Remote start 385 385 350
Sunroof 850 850  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 99   80
Remote start 327 327 280
Sunroof 723 723  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 4,925 3,305 5,905
Options (change) 4,188 2,810 5,206
Destination 815 815 750
Total Price $37,355 $39,670 $26,195
Total Invoice $34,322 $36,526 $24,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,646
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,355$39,670$26,195
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$36,480$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0
Total Invoice$34,322$36,526$24,261
Adjustments for Features-1,415-2,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,907$33,589$24,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,415$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,415-2,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in177.4 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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