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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: $30,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $12,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $37,535
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Blind spot warning system   495
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 64
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40  
AWD 0 1,820
Blind spot warning system   421
Cargo cover   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,000 4,300
Options (change) 480 3,776
Destination 945 825
Total Price $30,445 $42,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,405
Model Year20202011
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,445$42,660
Adjustments for Features0-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,445$41,880

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202011
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,775$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-723

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202011
ModelMazda3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in112.6 in
Length175.6 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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