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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: $29,195

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $18,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $41,300 $52,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75
Cargo tray 75 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 50    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
All-weather floor mats 80 71 71
Rear bumper protector 80 71 71
Cargo tray 60 95 95
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 40    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 775 5,125 380
Options (change) 620 4,870 361
Destination 920 945 945
Total Price $29,195 $47,370 $54,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,622
Model Year201920162016
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,195$47,370$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-10,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$40,990$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201920162016
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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$7,075$13,455$17,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,095-10,150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192016
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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