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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: $30,090

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,317

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $23,895
Base Invoice $34,952 $22,862
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,110 5,320
Options (change) 5,194 4,580
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,470 $30,090
Total Invoice $40,971 $28,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,987
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$44,470$30,090
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,490$30,090
Total Invoice$40,971$28,317
Adjustments for Features-3,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,304$28,317

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,880$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
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.3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested222556%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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