| 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: $32,670 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo | ||||
| Difference: $20,065 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $31,050 | $33,900 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | |||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 75 | 75 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 100 | 100 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | 325 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 125 | 125 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 60 | 60 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 80 | 80 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 260 | 260 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | 100 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,790 | 220 | 625 | 625 |
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 209 | 500 | 500 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $32,670 | $35,520 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,685 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,854 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 250hp I4 | 250hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 23/32 MPG | 23/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | ?, 12 | ?, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 215/45-18 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $32,670 | $35,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,325 | -9,800 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,410 | $45,355 | $32,670 | $35,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $55 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Turbo | Premium Plus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | ||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger 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 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,500 | $17,975 | $8,175 | $8,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,325 | $9,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,998 | -9,367 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 3,371 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 | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 50.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.1 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 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 0.0 ft3 |
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 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1690 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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