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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: $27,390

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,862 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Rear bumper protector 100    
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
Remote start 550 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 495 295  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Rear bumper protector 80    
All-weather floor mats 80 47 47
Remote start 440 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 396 251  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 2,620 3,985 2,400
Options (change) 2,258 3,466 2,118
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $27,390 $34,015 $35,580
Total Invoice $25,995 $31,524 $33,081

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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: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,980
Model Year201820082008
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,390$34,015$35,580
Adjustments for Features-4750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,915$34,015$35,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$25,995$31,524$33,081
Adjustments for Features-4510-418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,544$31,524$32,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,475$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4510-418

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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