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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: $26,750

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,874

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,100 $23,700
Base Invoice $40,191 $22,191
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100 60
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Rear bumper protector 75 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Cargo net   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87 48
All-weather floor mats 66 64
Rear bumper protector 66 40
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Cargo net   32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,975 2,255
Options (change) 1,725 1,888
Destination 895 795
Total Price $45,970 $26,750
Total Invoice $42,811 $24,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,738
Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$45,970$26,750
Adjustments for Features-7,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,240$26,750
Total Invoice$42,811$24,874
Adjustments for Features-7,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,612$24,874

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height 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$11,305$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in177.4 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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