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Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,750

Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium   
Difference: $12,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelCX-30CX-30Explorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,450 $34,050 $37,855
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Cargo cover 150 150 135
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
All-weather floor mats 0 0 64
Cargo cover 0 0 115
Cargo net 0 0  
Universal garage door opener 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 1,125 750 8,305
Options (change) 0 0 7,180
Destination 1,175 1,175 825
Total Price $34,750 $35,975 $46,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,553
Model Year202120212012
ModelCX-30CX-30Explorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,750$35,975$46,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,750$34,825$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212012
ModelCX-30CX-30Explorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75$75 
Speed limit warning$0$0 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,800$9,950$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38-2,583

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
ModelCX-30Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.5 in112.6 in
Length173.0 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height61.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
20.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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