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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: $27,105

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,162

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,340 $40,780
Base Invoice $20,898 $38,027
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Navigation system 1,750 795
Cargo cover   135
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
All-weather floor mats 48 66
Navigation system 1,505 694
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,170 1,005
Options (change) 3,669 878
Destination 595 895
Total Price $27,105 $42,680
Total Invoice $25,162 $39,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,751
Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,105$42,680
Adjustments for Features0-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$35,295
Total Invoice$25,162$39,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,162$32,913

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,995$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,887

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072013
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length176.6 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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