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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: $30,345

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $29,245 $32,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Rear bumper protector 100    
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
AWD 1,400 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
255/50R20   1,325 630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Rear bumper protector 80    
All-weather floor mats 80 47 47
AWD 0 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 1,925 6,950 4,970
Options (change) 420 6,127 4,445
Destination 920 785 785
Total Price $30,345 $36,980 $38,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,995
Model Year201920082008
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1280, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,345$36,980$38,150
Adjustments for Features-3,4000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,945$36,980$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920082008
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
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, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,475$6,075$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1500-418

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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