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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: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Rear bumper protector 100      
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75 75
Remote start 550 385 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Rear bumper protector 80      
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64 64
Remote start 440 327 327 327
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,620 4,350 3,615 2,620
Options (change) 2,258 3,776 3,152 2,306
Destination 875 815 815 815
Total Price $27,390 $33,635 $36,045 $38,985
Total Invoice $25,995 $31,049 $33,286 $36,022

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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: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,644
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,390$33,635$36,045$38,985
Adjustments for Features-1,6750-1,300-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$33,635$34,745$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110$2,100
Total Invoice$25,995$31,049$33,286$36,022
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-1,200-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,405$31,049$32,086$33,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,037$1,970

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$225
G-vectoring control$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
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  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,450$3,775$5,075$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0$1,300$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5900-1,200-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested52575%
Total Not Requested17525%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
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

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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