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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: $28,575

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,188

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $25,545
Base Invoice $35,622 $24,438
Navigation system 795  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 75
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Rear bumper protector 75 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   60
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Navigation system 694  
Blind spot warning system 519  
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87 60
All-weather floor mats 66 80
Rear bumper protector 66 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo net   48
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,365 2,210
Options (change) 2,938 1,930
Destination 895 820
Total Price $42,460 $28,575
Total Invoice $39,455 $27,188

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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: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,057
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$42,460$28,575
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,005$28,575
Total Invoice$39,455$27,188
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,245$27,188

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
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 
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
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,155$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
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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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%

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