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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,785 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| Difference: $17,835 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,730 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| Difference: $17,874 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $43,500 | $52,970 | $22,440 |
| Base Invoice | $41,543 | $50,587 | $20,991 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo tray | 100 | 100 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 60 |
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 50 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 1,750 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,715 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Remote start | 350 | ||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo tray | 95 | 95 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 71 | 71 | 48 |
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | 40 |
| Navigation system | 755 | 1,505 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,600 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Remote start | 280 | ||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,175 | 380 | 4,695 |
| Options (change) | 1,116 | 361 | 4,089 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 650 |
| Total Price | $45,620 | $54,295 | $27,785 |
| Total Invoice | $43,604 | $51,893 | $25,730 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,937 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 263hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,620 | $54,295 | $27,785 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,350 | -16,800 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,270 | $37,495 | $27,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,225 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,604 | $51,893 | $25,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,937 | -16,057 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,667 | $35,836 | $25,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,169 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,170 | $20,620 | $3,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,350 | $16,800 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,937 | -16,057 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,041 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | 450 | Yes |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 33% |
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