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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: $29,095

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $24,283 $39,800 $50,839
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,170    
Roof rails 300    
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Cargo net 50    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,035    
Roof rails 240    
Rear bumper protector 80 71 71
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Door sill trim plates 80    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Cargo net 40    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 3,165 3,720 325
Options (change) 2,631 3,537 309
Destination 940 945 945
Total Price $29,095 $46,340 $54,505
Total Invoice $27,854 $44,282 $52,093

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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: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,296
Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,095$46,340$54,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-11,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$40,970$43,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425
Total Invoice$27,854$44,282$52,093
Adjustments for Features0-5,132-10,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,854$39,150$41,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,775$10,145$15,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$11,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,132-10,618

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
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 Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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