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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: $24,980

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,708

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $31,010
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $28,752
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430    
Fog lights 325    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75
Remote start 350 350 385
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
Sunroof     850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344    
Fog lights 260    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 66
Remote start 280 280 327
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 1,385 630 4,810
Options (change) 1,108 504 4,091
Destination 795 795 815
Total Price $24,980 $25,775 $36,635
Total Invoice $23,708 $24,586 $33,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,346
Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine155hp I4167hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,980$25,775$36,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,980$24,475$34,495
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,708$24,586$33,658
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,708$23,346$31,692
Cost Above Minimum$362$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,525$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,240-1,966

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132009
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.5 in
Length180.9 in210.2 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
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%

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