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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: $27,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,148

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $25,445
Base Invoice $40,196 $24,343
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 70
All-weather floor mats 120 100
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Rear bumper protector   100
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 50
All-weather floor mats 114 80
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 2,045 1,220
Options (change) 1,943 970
Destination 995 835
Total Price $45,130 $27,500
Total Invoice $43,134 $26,148

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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: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,539
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$45,130$27,500
Adjustments for Features-6,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$27,500
Total Invoice$43,134$26,148
Adjustments for Features-6,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,687$26,148

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,945$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,457 lb.2,945 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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