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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: $27,735

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,690

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $20,991 $43,883 $51,512
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Remote start 350    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo mat 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 60 120 120
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo cover   130 130
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Remote start 280    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo mat 32 95 95
All-weather floor mats 48 114 114
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 4,645 350 350
Options (change) 4,049 333 333
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $27,735 $47,295 $55,285
Total Invoice $25,690 $45,211 $52,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,818
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,735$47,295$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-10,150-17,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$37,145$38,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075
Total Invoice$25,690$45,211$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-9,703-16,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,690$35,508$36,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,022

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,820$13,970$20,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,150$17,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,703-16,310

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,041 lb.4,890 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
43.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

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