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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: $28,985

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $24,283 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Roof rails 300    
Rear bumper protector 100    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Remote start 550 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Universal garage door opener 125    
AWD 1,250 2,320 2,320
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Roof rails 240    
Rear bumper protector 80    
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64
Remote start 440 327 327
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Universal garage door opener 100    
AWD 1,213 2,112 2,112
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,095 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 2,689 8,520 6,650
Destination 900 815 815
Total Price $28,985 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $27,872 $38,654 $40,366

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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: $13,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,960
Model Year201620092009
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,985$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$42,195$42,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$27,872$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features-1780-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,694$38,654$38,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620092009
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$1700$1700
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,725$6,540$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1780-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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