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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: $29,145

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $17,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Rear bumper protector 100      
Cargo mat 75 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120
Door sill trim plates 125      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Rear bumper protector 80      
Cargo mat 60 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114 114
Door sill trim plates 100      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 725 3,340 5,920 350
Options (change) 580 3,173 5,624 333
Destination 920 995 995 995
Total Price $29,145 $46,425 $52,865 $55,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,685
Model Year2019201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$29,145$46,425$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,420-8,410-10,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,145$41,005$44,455$44,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,395

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019201820182018
ModelMazda3ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,975$12,395$15,385$17,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,420$8,410$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,179-8,034-10,404

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192018
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested169046%

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