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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: $28,115 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $17,905 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,509 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $17,467 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,895 | $41,300 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $22,862 | $39,442 | $50,587 |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,600 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 100 | 75 | 75 |
| Rear bumper protector | 100 | 75 | 75 |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 100 | 100 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 495 | ||
| Remote start | 550 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | ||
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 650 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,376 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 80 | 71 | 71 |
| Rear bumper protector | 80 | 71 | 71 |
| Cargo tray | 60 | 95 | 95 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 396 | ||
| Remote start | 440 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | 200 | ||
| Cargo net | 40 | ||
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | 619 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,094 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,345 | 3,775 | 380 |
| Options (change) | 2,772 | 3,589 | 361 |
| Destination | 875 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $28,115 | $46,020 | $54,295 |
| Total Invoice | $26,509 | $43,976 | $51,893 |
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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: $12,100 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,920 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $28,115 | $46,020 | $54,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,805 | -11,545 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,115 | $40,215 | $42,750 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,535 |
| Total Invoice | $26,509 | $43,976 | $51,893 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,547 | -11,034 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,509 | $38,429 | $40,859 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Grand Touring | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $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 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | ||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Road sign information | $75 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $9,805 | $15,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,805 | $11,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,547 | -11,034 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,876 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.1 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
| Premium Equipment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 48% |
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