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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: $25,730

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,952 $31,044 $33,774
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Rear bumper protector 50    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115  
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Rear bumper protector 40    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99  
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 935 1,500 1,385
Options (change) 748 1,355 1,256
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $25,730 $35,595 $38,480
Total Invoice $24,495 $33,214 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,779
Model Year201220102010
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,730$35,595$38,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$33,040$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$24,495$33,214$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,384-5,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,495$30,830$30,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220102010
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,675$6,230$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384-5,571

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length177.4 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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