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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: $28,065

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,469

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,862 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
Rear bumper protector 100      
Cargo mat 75 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Remote start 550      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
Rear bumper protector 80      
Cargo mat 60 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114 114
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Remote start 440      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 3,295 3,340 5,920 350
Options (change) 2,732 3,173 5,624 333
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $28,065 $46,425 $52,865 $55,285
Total Invoice $26,469 $44,364 $50,502 $52,840

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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: $12,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,832
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,065$46,425$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,345-9,335-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,065$40,080$43,530$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,395
Total Invoice$26,469$44,364$50,502$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-6,063-8,918-11,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,469$38,301$41,584$41,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,283$3,251

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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$50$50
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$9,870$12,860$15,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345$9,335$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,063-8,918-11,288

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,876 lb.4,458 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested194053%

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