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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: $31,140

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,384

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $38,100
Base Invoice $24,343 $35,528
Technology Package 2,600  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Rear bumper protector 100 85
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cargo net 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Technology Package 2,236  
All-weather floor mats 80 66
Rear bumper protector 80 74
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cargo net 48  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,860 7,490
Options (change) 4,206 6,536
Destination 835 895
Total Price $31,140 $46,485
Total Invoice $29,384 $42,959

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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: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,140$46,485
Adjustments for Features0-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$40,330
Total Invoice$29,384$42,959
Adjustments for Features0-5,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,384$37,271

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,475$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,688

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested242547%
Total Not Requested270053%

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