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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,935 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| Difference: $19,360 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,439 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| Difference: $18,772 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $24,200 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $23,143 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Tech Package | 2,485 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 50 | ||
| Cargo mat | 50 | 100 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 80 | 120 | 120 |
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Tech Package | 2,137 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 160 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 40 | ||
| Cargo mat | 40 | 95 | 95 |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 114 | 114 |
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Options (change) | 2,940 | 350 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 2,501 | 333 | 333 |
| Destination | 795 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $27,935 | $47,295 | $55,285 |
| Total Invoice | $26,439 | $45,211 | $52,840 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,030 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 265, 10 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $27,935 | $47,295 | $55,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,145 | -16,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,935 | $38,150 | $39,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,075 |
| Total Invoice | $26,439 | $45,211 | $52,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,742 | -15,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,439 | $36,469 | $37,490 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,021 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,025 | $13,170 | $20,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,145 | $16,060 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,742 | -15,350 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,281 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.2 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 11% |
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