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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: $28,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,028

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $26,495
Base Invoice $34,952 $25,345
Navigation system 795  
Blind spot warning system 495  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation system 676  
Blind spot warning system 421  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 3,095 1,110
Options (change) 2,632 888
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,455 $28,400
Total Invoice $38,409 $27,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,643
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$41,455$28,400
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$28,400
Total Invoice$38,409$27,028
Adjustments for Features-2,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,671$27,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
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 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,680$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7380

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft347.1 ft3

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