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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: $25,595

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,278

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,283 $23,766
Cargo cover 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80
Blind spot warning system 595    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430  
Cargo cover 115    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Blind spot warning system 506    
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 3,195 1,500 745
Options (change) 2,717 1,200 596
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $41,875 $25,595 $26,390
Total Invoice $38,810 $24,278 $25,157

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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: $10,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,044
Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$41,875$25,595$26,390
Adjustments for Features-6,1050-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$25,595$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$38,810$24,278$25,157
Adjustments for Features-5,6580-1,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,152$24,278$24,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220132013
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$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$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$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 $125
Compass $0$0
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 $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$7,580$1,475$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6580-1,049

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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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