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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: $28,065

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trims Grand TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $24,438 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Rear bumper protector 100      
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050      
Navigation system   2,105 2,105 2,105
Package 203A   5,855    
Sunroof     995 995
Rear bumper protector 80      
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002      
Navigation system   1,789 1,789 1,789
Package 203A   4,976    
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 1,700 8,035 3,175 3,175
Options (change) 1,522 6,829 2,699 2,699
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $28,065 $47,775 $49,440 $50,950
Total Invoice $26,780 $44,105 $45,890 $47,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,283
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trims Grand TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$28,065$47,775$49,440$50,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-4,095-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$44,480$45,345$46,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$26,780$44,105$45,890$47,263
Adjustments for Features0-3,042-3,801-4,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$41,063$42,089$43,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,026$2,169

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3ExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trims Grand TouringXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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
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$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
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 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,220$9,020$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295$4,095$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,042-3,801-4,031

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Expedition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in119.0 in
Length175.6 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in78.8 in
Height57.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.255.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested242551%
Total Not Requested230049%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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