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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,395

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,862 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Obstacle detection, rear 495 255 255
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Obstacle detection, rear 396 217 217
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,870 4,995 3,295
Options (change) 1,658 4,295 2,850
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $26,640 $35,840 $36,455
Total Invoice $25,395 $32,458 $33,073

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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: $10,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,849
Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$26,640$35,840$36,455
Adjustments for Features-82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$35,840$36,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$25,395$32,458$33,073
Adjustments for Features-78600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,609$32,458$33,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,200$4,375$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78600

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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