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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: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedSports
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $17,370
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $16,262
Package 202B 2,950      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 60
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Grand Touring Package       1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net       40
Package 202B 2,575      
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 48
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,505
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Grand Touring Package       1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 5,545 2,595 2,595 5,660
Options (change) 4,841 2,266 2,266 4,950
Destination 895 895 895 560
Total Price $39,440 $41,690 $46,590 $23,590
Total Invoice $36,509 $38,783 $43,352 $21,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,419
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedSports
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$39,440$41,690$46,590$23,590
Adjustments for Features-5,745-7,110-8,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,695$34,580$38,055$23,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$4,360$0
Total Invoice$36,509$38,783$43,352$21,772
Adjustments for Features-5,318-6,614-7,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,191$32,169$35,410$21,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$978$4,219$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimXLTLimitedSports
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,680$10,045$11,470$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,745$7,110$8,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,318-6,614-7,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in176.6 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested110032%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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