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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: $24,860 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $13,160 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,918 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $12,211 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $31,520 | $37,535 | $18,025 |
| Base Invoice | $29,479 | $34,952 | $16,873 |
| Package 202A | 3,075 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 60 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 795 | 1,750 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,970 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Remote start | 350 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Package 202A | 2,614 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 48 |
| Navigation system | 676 | 676 | 1,505 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,838 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Remote start | 280 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,675 | 2,600 | 6,185 |
| Options (change) | 4,825 | 2,211 | 5,395 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 650 |
| Total Price | $38,020 | $40,960 | $24,860 |
| Total Invoice | $35,129 | $37,988 | $22,918 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,781 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 390, 12 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $38,020 | $40,960 | $24,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,795 | -6,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,225 | $34,600 | $24,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,375 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,129 | $37,988 | $22,918 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,430 | -5,899 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,699 | $32,089 | $22,918 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,390 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| 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 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,530 | $9,095 | $2,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,795 | $6,360 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,430 | -5,899 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1725 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 35% |
| 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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