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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $21,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $31,050 $33,900
Cargo mat 100 75 75
All-weather floor mats 120 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Cargo mat 95 60 60
All-weather floor mats 114 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 220 675 675
Options (change) 209 540 540
Destination 945 995 995
Total Price $54,400 $32,720 $35,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,225
Model Year201720212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$54,400$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features-9,66000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,740$32,720$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720212021
ModelExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimPlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$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$17,835$8,175$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,660$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,23300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in107.3 in
Length198.3 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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