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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: $26,730

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,590

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $24,745 $27,490
Base Invoice $23,673 $25,606
All-weather floor mats 100 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
All-weather floor mats 80 47
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 1,150 8,540
Options (change) 1,082 7,523
Destination 835 785
Total Price $26,730 $36,815
Total Invoice $25,590 $33,914

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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: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,401
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine184hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$26,730$36,815
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$36,815
Total Invoice$25,590$33,914
Adjustments for Features-1,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,513$33,914

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.5 in
Length180.3 in210.2 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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