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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: $31,175

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,404

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $26,495
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $25,345
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100 75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo tray 95 95 60
All-weather floor mats 71 71 80
Rear bumper protector 71 71 80
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 3,775 380 3,885
Options (change) 3,589 361 3,264
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $46,020 $54,295 $31,175
Total Invoice $43,976 $51,893 $29,404

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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: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,049
Model Year201620162014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$46,020$54,295$31,175
Adjustments for Features-5,780-11,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,240$42,775$31,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0
Total Invoice$43,976$51,893$29,404
Adjustments for Features-5,523-11,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,453$40,883$29,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,830$16,570$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,780$11,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,523-11,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162014
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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