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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: $2,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $31,050 $33,900
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
AWD 2,320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
AWD 2,112    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 4,375 425 425
Options (change) 3,937 340 340
Destination 815 995 995
Total Price $34,470 $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: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,081
Model Year201020212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,470$32,470$35,320
Adjustments for Features0-6,330-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$26,140$28,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLTTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,270$11,600$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260-239

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102021
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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