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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,885

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,792

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620072007
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,283 $26,790 $29,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Roof rails 300    
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
Remote start 550 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 495 255  
Universal garage door opener 125    
AWD 1,250    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Roof rails 240    
All-weather floor mats 80 47 47
Remote start 440 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 396 217  
Universal garage door opener 100    
AWD 1,213    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 2,995 9,215 7,510
Options (change) 2,609 8,086 6,637
Destination 900 735 735
Total Price $28,885 $38,320 $39,360
Total Invoice $27,792 $35,611 $36,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,891
Model Year201620072007
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,885$38,320$39,360
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$38,320$39,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$27,792$35,611$36,733
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,720$35,611$36,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620072007
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,550$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162007
ModelCX-3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length168.3 in193.4 in
Width69.6 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,952 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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