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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: $27,850

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,371

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $40,780
Base Invoice $23,143 $38,027
Tech Package 2,485  
Cargo net 40  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Rear bumper protector 50 85
Cargo cover   135
Blind spot warning system   595
Navigation system   795
Tech Package 2,137  
Cargo net 32  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
All-weather floor mats 64 66
Rear bumper protector 40 74
Cargo cover   118
Blind spot warning system   519
Navigation system   694
Options (change) 2,855 1,685
Options (change) 2,433 1,471
Destination 795 895
Total Price $27,850 $43,360
Total Invoice $26,371 $40,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,869
Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,850$43,360
Adjustments for Features0-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$36,755
Total Invoice$26,371$40,393
Adjustments for Features0-6,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,371$34,240

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,153

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,281 lb.4,921 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
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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