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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: $25,595

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,278

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $35,268
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75
Satellite radio 430    
Fog lights 325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo net 40 40  
Remote start 350 350  
Cargo cover     135
Blind spot warning system     595
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Satellite radio 344    
Fog lights 260    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo net 32 32  
Remote start 280 280  
Cargo cover     115
Blind spot warning system     506
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 1,500 745 3,195
Options (change) 1,200 596 2,717
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $25,595 $26,390 $41,875
Total Invoice $24,278 $25,157 $38,810

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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: $10,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,044
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$25,595$26,390$41,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,290$35,770
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$0
Total Invoice$24,278$25,157$38,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$24,108$33,152
Cost Above Minimum$170$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$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$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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$1,475$2,575$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,558 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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