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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: $29,560

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCX-3Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,165 $38,200
Base Invoice $24,454 $35,622
Premium Package 1,435  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Roof rails 300  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Rear bumper protector 100 75
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 50  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 1,270  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Roof rails 240  
All-weather floor mats 80 66
Rear bumper protector 80 66
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Cargo net 40  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   114
Options (change) 3,455 7,625
Options (change) 2,886 6,655
Destination 940 895
Total Price $29,560 $46,720
Total Invoice $28,280 $43,172

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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: $12,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,313
Model Year20182015
ModelCX-3Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,560$46,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,560$41,765
Total Invoice$28,280$43,172
Adjustments for Features0-4,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$38,593

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelCX-3Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,579

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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

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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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