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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,425

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,535

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $16,880 $31,010
Base Invoice $15,805 $28,752
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Navigation system 1,750 2,505
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Satellite radio 430  
Convenience Package   995
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Navigation system 1,505 2,129
All-weather floor mats 48 66
Satellite radio 344  
Convenience Package   846
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 6,985 5,735
Options (change) 6,170 4,956
Destination 560 815
Total Price $24,425 $37,560
Total Invoice $22,535 $34,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,672
Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine160hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,425$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,425$35,040
Total Invoice$22,535$34,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,535$32,207

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,095$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.5 in
Length178.3 in210.2 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,829 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
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 Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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