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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: $31,140

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,384

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $25,445
Base Invoice $35,528 $24,343
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 85 100
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Cargo cover 135  
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Rear bumper protector 74 80
All-weather floor mats 66 80
Cargo cover 118  
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 7,490 4,860
Options (change) 6,536 4,206
Destination 895 835
Total Price $46,485 $31,140
Total Invoice $42,959 $29,384

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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: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$46,485$31,140
Adjustments for Features-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,330$31,140
Total Invoice$42,959$29,384
Adjustments for Features-5,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,271$29,384

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand 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 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$9,630$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,534 lb.2,999 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242547%
Total Not Requested270053%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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