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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: $32,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $9,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $31,050 $33,900
Blind spot warning system 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Blind spot warning system 421    
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 4,165 600 600
Options (change) 3,661 480 480
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $42,525 $32,645 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,706
Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$42,525$32,645$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,35500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$32,645$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,930$8,575$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,25700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in107.3 in
Length197.1 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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