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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $16,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $31,050 $33,900
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 401A 4,130    
Cargo tray 115 75 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Package 401A 3,604    
Cargo tray 99 60 60
All-weather floor mats 66 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 7,065 675 675
Options (change) 6,165 540 540
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $49,635 $32,720 $35,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,612
Model Year201420212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$49,635$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features-4,08000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$32,720$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$12,980$8,900$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,77500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142021
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,371 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
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 audio75No
Total Requested85027%
Total Not Requested235073%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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