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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: $25,703

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $17,446 $31,044 $33,774
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Rear bumper protector 50    
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115  
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,950 1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Rear bumper protector 40    
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99  
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,677 1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 6,408 4,565 3,305
Options (change) 5,624 3,882 2,809
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $25,703 $38,660 $40,400
Total Invoice $23,740 $35,741 $37,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,701
Model Year200920102010
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, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,703$38,660$40,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,703$35,090$35,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$23,740$35,741$37,398
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,740$32,441$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$727

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,920$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,300-4,230

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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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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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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