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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: $30,090 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||
| Difference: $14,895 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,317 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||
| Difference: $13,136 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,895 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $22,862 | $35,268 |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,600 | |
| i-ACTIVSENSE Package | 1,100 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 100 | 75 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 495 | |
| Remote start | 550 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 125 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,050 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Cargo cover | 135 | |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,376 | |
| i-ACTIVSENSE Package | 946 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 80 | 64 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 396 | |
| Remote start | 440 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 200 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | |
| Cargo net | 40 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,002 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Cargo cover | 115 | |
| Options (change) | 5,320 | 6,305 |
| Options (change) | 4,580 | 5,360 |
| Destination | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $30,090 | $44,985 |
| Total Invoice | $28,317 | $41,453 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,690 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,261 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 27/36 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $30,090 | $44,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,205 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,090 | $40,780 |
| Total Invoice | $28,317 | $41,453 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,317 | $37,578 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | |
| G-vectoring control | $100 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Road sign information | $75 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | $4,875 | $9,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,875 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lb. | 4,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 39.8 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 | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
| Premium Equipment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 54% |
| i-ACTIVSENSE Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 47% |
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