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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: $29,755

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,438

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,283 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Rear bumper protector 100        
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120 120
Roof rails 300        
Obstacle detection, rear 495        
Remote start 550        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Universal garage door opener 125        
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Package 202A   4,100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Rear bumper protector 80        
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114 114 114
Roof rails 240        
Obstacle detection, rear 396        
Remote start 440        
Door sill trim plates 80        
Universal garage door opener 100        
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Package 202A   3,895      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 3,865 8,275 3,240 3,240 250
Options (change) 3,255 7,861 3,078 3,078 238
Destination 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,755 $43,290 $46,325 $50,185 $55,185
Total Invoice $28,438 $41,345 $44,269 $47,956 $52,745

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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: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,679
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,755$43,290$46,325$50,185$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-5,745-7,170-11,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,755$39,910$40,580$43,015$43,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,105$4,065
Total Invoice$28,438$41,345$44,269$47,956$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,228-5,490-6,852-10,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,438$38,117$38,779$41,104$42,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$2,987$3,914

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
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
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
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$150 
Manual height 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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,830$10,195$11,620$15,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$5,745$7,170$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,228-5,490-6,852-10,714

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length168.3 in198.3 in
Width69.6 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

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