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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,603

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimsXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $17,446 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Grand Touring Package 2,270      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Rear bumper protector 50      
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75 75
Remote start 350 345 345 345
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,950 2,105 2,105 2,105
Package 203A   5,855    
Sunroof     995 995
Grand Touring Package 2,117      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Rear bumper protector 40      
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64 64
Remote start 280 293 293 293
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,677 1,789 1,789 1,789
Package 203A   4,976    
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 6,308 8,380 3,520 3,520
Options (change) 5,544 7,122 2,992 2,992
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $25,603 $48,120 $49,785 $51,295
Total Invoice $23,660 $44,398 $46,183 $47,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,722
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimsXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$25,603$48,120$49,785$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,520-7,320-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,603$41,600$42,465$43,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$23,660$44,398$46,183$47,556
Adjustments for Features0-6,016-6,790-7,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,660$38,382$39,393$40,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,011$2,156

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimsXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$9,195$9,995$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520$7,320$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,016-6,790-7,018

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Expedition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in119.0 in
Length176.6 in206.5 in
Width69.1 in78.8 in
Height57.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.155.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested212545%
Total Not Requested260055%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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