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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: $25,653

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $17,446 $26,790 $29,361
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55
Bright-finished fuel door 100 110 110
Remote start 350 385 385
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 75    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
Cargo cover   90 90
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
All-weather floor mats 62 47 47
Bright-finished fuel door 80 73 73
Remote start 280 326 326
Navigation system 1,677 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 60    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
Cargo cover   77 77
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,358 5,480 4,030
Options (change) 5,584 4,638 3,406
Destination 670 735 735
Total Price $25,653 $34,585 $35,880
Total Invoice $23,700 $32,163 $33,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,394
Model Year200920072007
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,653$34,585$35,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,653$32,360$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$23,700$32,163$33,502
Adjustments for Features0-2,069-2,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,700$30,094$31,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,097

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920072007
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,750$3,975$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,069-2,311

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length176.6 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72542%
Total Not Requested100058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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