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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,113

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,378 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 64 64
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo cover   115
Navigation system   676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,175 2,600
Options (change) 940 2,211
Destination 795 825
Total Price $25,370 $40,960
Total Invoice $24,113 $37,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,630
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$25,370$40,960
Adjustments for Features0-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$35,305
Total Invoice$24,113$37,988
Adjustments for Features0-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,113$32,743

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$1,400$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,245

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length177.4 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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		17.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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