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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: $31,110

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $26,495
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100 70
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Touring Technology Package       2,600
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Rear bumper protector       100
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95 50
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Touring Technology Package       2,236
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Rear bumper protector       80
Options (change) 3,340 3,340 350 3,820
Options (change) 3,173 3,173 333 3,206
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 795
Total Price $49,840 $53,585 $54,325 $31,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,073
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/45-18
Total Price$49,840$53,585$54,325$31,110
Adjustments for Features-6,620-8,145-10,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,220$45,440$43,840$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$620$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2021202120212014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda3
TrimLimitedSTPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
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 start$150$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 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 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 
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$11,445$12,970$15,310$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$8,145$10,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-672-3050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212014
ModelExplorerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase119.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in175.6 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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