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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,360 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $16,415 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,390 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $15,418 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $41,675 | $22,440 |
| Base Invoice | $38,862 | $20,991 |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Cargo tray | 115 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 60 |
| Rear bumper protector | 85 | 50 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 1,750 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,715 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | |
| Satellite radio | 430 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | |
| Cargo tray | 99 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 48 |
| Rear bumper protector | 74 | 40 |
| Navigation system | 694 | 1,505 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,600 | |
| Cargo net | 32 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | |
| Satellite radio | 344 | |
| Options (change) | 1,205 | 4,270 |
| Options (change) | 1,051 | 3,749 |
| Destination | 895 | 650 |
| Total Price | $43,775 | $27,360 |
| Total Invoice | $40,808 | $25,390 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,650 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 263hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $43,775 | $27,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,260 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,515 | $27,360 |
| Total Invoice | $40,808 | $25,390 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,768 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,040 | $25,390 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| 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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,430 | $3,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,260 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,768 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,921 lb. | 3,041 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 450 | Yes |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 1325 | 65% |
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