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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: $26,400

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $23,300 $24,850
Cargo cover 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 50 50
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Tech Package       1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Remote start       350 350
Rear bumper protector       50 50
Cargo cover 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 40 40
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 64 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Tech Package       1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Remote start       280 280
Rear bumper protector       40 40
Options (change) 2,045 2,045 350 2,305 805
Options (change) 1,943 1,943 333 1,934 644
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 795 795
Total Price $51,670 $58,030 $59,845 $26,400 $26,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,831
Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$51,670$58,030$59,845$26,400$26,450
Adjustments for Features-7,920-9,345-15,06000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,750$48,685$44,785$26,400$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$0$50

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020202020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
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  
Heated steering wheel$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  
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$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  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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, 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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,695$13,120$18,835$3,775$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$9,345$15,060$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-489-513-39700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202013
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in103.9 in
Length198.8 in177.4 in
Width78.9 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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