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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: $27,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,196

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $41,675
Base Invoice $24,343 $39,800
Rear bumper protector 100 75
Cargo mat 70 100
All-weather floor mats 100 120
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear bumper protector 80 71
Cargo mat 50 95
All-weather floor mats 80 114
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 1,280 2,670
Options (change) 1,018 2,538
Destination 835 945
Total Price $27,560 $45,290
Total Invoice $26,196 $43,283

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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: $10,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,020
Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,560$45,290
Adjustments for Features0-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,560$37,895
Total Invoice$26,196$43,283
Adjustments for Features0-7,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,196$36,216

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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$2,900$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,067

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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