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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: $34,925

Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium   
Difference: $17,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,450 $34,050 $45,950 $53,940
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425    
Rear bumper protector 125 125    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 125 120 120
Cargo cover 150 150 130 130
Universal garage door opener 375      
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Rear bumper protector 0 0    
Cargo mat 0 0 95 95
All-weather floor mats 0 0 114 114
Cargo cover 0 0 124 124
Universal garage door opener 0      
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 1,300 925 5,920 350
Options (change) 0 0 5,624 333
Destination 1,175 1,175 995 995
Total Price $34,925 $36,150 $52,865 $55,285

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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: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,715
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,925$36,150$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,835-7,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,925$35,000$48,030$47,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$55$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelCX-30CX-30ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium PlusSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Road sign information$75$75  
Speed limit warning$0$0  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,725$8,875$12,560$15,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,835$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-4,619-6,987

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
ModelCX-30Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.5 in112.6 in
Length173.0 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height61.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
20.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
45.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested169046%

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