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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: $26,085

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,173

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $19,540
Base Invoice $34,952 $18,305
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Remote start   350
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,294
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Remote start   280
Options (change) 2,600 5,795
Options (change) 2,211 5,118
Destination 825 750
Total Price $40,960 $26,085
Total Invoice $37,988 $24,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,521
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$40,960$26,085
Adjustments for Features-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$26,085
Total Invoice$37,988$24,173
Adjustments for Features-4,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,694$24,173

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$7,180$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in177.4 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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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