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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: $29,220

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $16,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $38,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 75
Rear bumper protector 100 85
Cargo tray 75 115
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50  
Blind spot warning system   595
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,600
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 66
Rear bumper protector 80 74
Cargo tray 60 99
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40  
Blind spot warning system   519
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 301A   2,269
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 775 6,350
Options (change) 620 5,541
Destination 945 895
Total Price $29,220 $45,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,063
Model Year20202014
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,220$45,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$41,740

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
ModelMazda3Explorer
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,050$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,336

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
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 Weight3,022 lb.4,534 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2125100%

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