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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: $27,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,069

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $23,895
Base Invoice $35,622 $22,862
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear bumper protector 75 100
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Cargo tray 100 75
Cargo cover 130  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
6-speed manual   0
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Rear bumper protector 66 80
All-weather floor mats 66 80
Cargo tray 87 60
Cargo cover 114  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 7,725 2,795
Options (change) 6,742 2,332
Destination 895 875
Total Price $46,820 $27,565
Total Invoice $43,259 $26,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,064
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$46,820$27,565
Adjustments for Features-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,190$27,565
Total Invoice$43,259$26,069
Adjustments for Features-6,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,133$26,069

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$10,205$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
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.2,989 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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