| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $28,065 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $18,360 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,469 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $17,895 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $23,895 |
| Base Invoice | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $22,862 |
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,295 | |||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 75 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |||
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,600 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 495 | |||
| Remote start | 550 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 100 | |||
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,230 | |||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 60 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 80 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |||
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,376 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 396 | |||
| Remote start | 440 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 80 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,340 | 5,920 | 350 | 3,295 |
| Options (change) | 3,173 | 5,624 | 333 | 2,732 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $46,425 | $52,865 | $55,285 | $28,065 |
| Total Invoice | $44,364 | $50,502 | $52,840 | $26,469 |
|
|
||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,015 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,832 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 184hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $46,425 | $52,865 | $55,285 | $28,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,345 | -9,335 | -11,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,080 | $43,530 | $43,475 | $28,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,450 | $3,395 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,364 | $50,502 | $52,840 | $26,469 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,063 | -8,918 | -11,288 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,301 | $41,584 | $41,552 | $26,469 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,283 | $3,251 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | |||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Road sign information | $75 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 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 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,870 | $12,860 | $15,335 | $3,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,345 | $9,335 | $11,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,063 | -8,918 | -11,288 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 2,876 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.8 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 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1940 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
| Premium Equipment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
