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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,113

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $23,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,378
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,600 1,175
Options (change) 2,211 940
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,280 $25,370
Total Invoice $38,304 $24,113

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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: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,920
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$41,280$25,370
Adjustments for Features-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$25,370
Total Invoice$38,304$24,113
Adjustments for Features-5,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,033$24,113

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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$7,080$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2710

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,558 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.2 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 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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