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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: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,535

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $16,880 $33,065
Base Invoice $15,805 $30,804
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Navigation system 1,750 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Package 201A   1,335
4.6L V8   1,310
Sunroof   850
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 66
Navigation system 1,505 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Package 201A   1,135
4.6L V8   1,192
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 6,985 5,565
Options (change) 6,170 4,812
Destination 560 815
Total Price $24,425 $39,445
Total Invoice $22,535 $36,431

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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: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,456
Model Year20062010
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$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,425$35,720
Total Invoice$22,535$36,431
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,535$32,991

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062010
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
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,770$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062010
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-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%
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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