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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: $32,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $10,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $37,855
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 75
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
Blind spot warning system     595
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 64
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40  
Blind spot warning system     506
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 600 600 4,265
Options (change) 480 480 3,746
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $32,645 $35,495 $42,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,898
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$32,645$35,495$42,945
Adjustments for Features00-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$35,495$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Explorer
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $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$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$100 
Total Value of Features$8,550$8,550$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,466

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,371 lb.4,731 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
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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