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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: $25,643 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||||
| Difference: $17,757 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $35,075 | $45,255 | $49,000 | $52,730 | $18,625 |
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | ||||
| Package 202A | 4,100 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 78 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 2,270 | ||||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 200 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||||
| Remote start | 350 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 50 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | ||||
| Package 202A | 3,895 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 32 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 62 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 2,117 | ||||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 160 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||||
| Remote start | 280 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,677 | ||||
| Options (change) | 7,080 | 2,045 | 2,045 | 350 | 6,348 |
| Options (change) | 6,726 | 1,943 | 1,943 | 333 | 5,576 |
| Destination | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1,245 | 670 |
| Total Price | $43,400 | $48,545 | $52,290 | $54,325 | $25,643 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,802 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,546 | |||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 300hp I4 | 300hp I4 | 400hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | A10 | A10 | T10 | T10 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/65-18 | 255/55-20 | 255/55-20 | 275/45-21 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $43,400 | $48,545 | $52,290 | $54,325 | $25,643 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,955 | -9,320 | -10,845 | -14,860 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,445 | $39,225 | $41,445 | $39,465 | $25,643 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,780 | $5,000 | $3,020 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Trim | XLT | Limited | ST | Platinum | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 10-speed automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 10-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $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 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $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 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| 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 | $10,380 | $12,745 | $14,270 | $18,285 | $3,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,955 | $9,320 | $10,845 | $14,860 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,277 | -612 | -661 | -432 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 198.8 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,346 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.8 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.2 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.1 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 775 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2925 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 15% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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