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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: $29,510

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,165 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $24,454 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 1,435      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Rear bumper protector 100      
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120
Roof rails 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Remote start 550      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Premium Package 1,270      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Rear bumper protector 80      
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114 114
Roof rails 240      
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Remote start 440      
Door sill trim plates 80      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 3,405 3,240 5,820 250
Options (change) 2,846 3,078 5,529 238
Destination 940 995 995 995
Total Price $29,510 $46,325 $52,765 $55,185
Total Invoice $28,240 $44,269 $50,407 $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: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,327
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,510$46,325$52,765$55,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,920-7,910-10,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$41,405$44,855$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,395
Total Invoice$28,240$44,269$50,407$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,702-7,557-9,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$39,567$42,850$42,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,283$3,252

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$50
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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  
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$4,525$9,445$12,435$14,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,920$7,910$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,702-7,557-9,926

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%

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