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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: $16,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $24,283 $35,622 $40,191
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,170    
Roof rails 300    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Remote start 550    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Cargo net 50    
Blind spot warning system   595  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150
Package 301A   2,600  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,300
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,035    
Roof rails 240    
All-weather floor mats 80 66 66
Rear bumper protector 80 66 66
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Remote start 440    
Door sill trim plates 80    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Cargo net 40    
Blind spot warning system   519  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004 1,004
Package 301A   2,269  
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 3,165 6,220 7,325
Options (change) 2,631 5,430 6,394
Destination 940 895 895
Total Price $29,095 $45,315 $51,320
Total Invoice $27,854 $41,947 $47,480

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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: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,455
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,095$45,315$51,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$41,385$45,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$27,854$41,947$47,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,638-5,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,854$38,309$42,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,962

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
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 warning$200  
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,475$9,405$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,638-5,209

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelCX-3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length168.3 in197.1 in
Width69.6 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested182558%

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