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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $16,262 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Grand Touring Package 1,795        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Navigation system 1,750        
Satellite radio 430        
All-weather floor mats 60 120 120 120 120
Cargo mat 40 100 100 100 100
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Grand Touring Package 1,673        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Navigation system 1,505        
Satellite radio 344        
All-weather floor mats 48 114 114 114 114
Cargo mat 32 95 95 95 95
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 5,660 7,080 2,045 2,045 350
Options (change) 4,950 6,726 1,943 1,943 333
Destination 560 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,590 $42,095 $45,130 $48,990 $55,285
Total Invoice $21,772 $40,210 $43,134 $46,821 $52,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,025
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,590$42,095$45,130$48,990$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-7,760-9,875-11,550-16,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$34,335$35,255$37,440$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920$3,105$4,085
Total Invoice$21,772$40,210$43,134$46,821$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-7,413-9,438-11,039-16,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$32,797$33,696$35,782$36,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$899$2,985$3,924

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,445$11,205$13,320$14,995$20,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,760$9,875$11,550$16,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,413-9,438-11,039-16,119

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length176.6 in198.3 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested195055%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

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