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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: $30,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $12,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $27,500
Blind spot warning system 595  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
AWD 2,000 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Blind spot warning system 506  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 80
AWD 1,820 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 4,400 2,000
Options (change) 3,861 480
Destination 825 945
Total Price $43,080 $30,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,597
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$43,080$30,445
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,075$30,445

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$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
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Total Value of Features$9,755$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,731 lb.3,259 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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