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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: $23,630 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||||
| Difference: $16,890 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||||
| Difference: $16,907 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,775 | $41,675 | $45,355 | $53,235 | $17,370 |
| Base Invoice | $32,255 | $39,800 | $43,315 | $50,839 | $16,262 |
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,095 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,110 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 60 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,795 | ||||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,750 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 1,040 | ||||
| Package 201A | 2,004 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 619 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 32 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 48 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,673 | ||||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,505 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||||
| Cargo net | 32 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,800 | 1,945 | 1,945 | 350 | 5,700 |
| Options (change) | 5,511 | 1,848 | 1,848 | 333 | 4,982 |
| Destination | 945 | 945 | 945 | 945 | 560 |
| Total Price | $40,520 | $44,565 | $48,245 | $54,530 | $23,630 |
| Total Invoice | $38,711 | $42,593 | $46,108 | $52,117 | $21,804 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,985 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 160hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $40,520 | $44,565 | $48,245 | $54,530 | $23,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,245 | -10,000 | -11,450 | -16,765 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,275 | $34,565 | $36,795 | $37,765 | $23,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,290 | $3,520 | $4,490 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,711 | $42,593 | $46,108 | $52,117 | $21,804 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,922 | -9,558 | -10,943 | -16,023 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,789 | $33,035 | $35,165 | $36,094 | $21,804 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,246 | $3,376 | $4,305 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,630 | $14,385 | $15,835 | $21,150 | $4,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,245 | $10,000 | $11,450 | $16,765 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,922 | -9,558 | -10,943 | -16,023 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| 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 | 4,458 lb. | 2,809 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 | 31.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Unbranded, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 83% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| 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? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 14% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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