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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MPV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MPV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,043

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $7,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMPV
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,515
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,377
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
2.0L I4 995 995  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
Rear spoiler     190
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Sunroof     900
Roof rack     250
All-weather floor mats 64 64 96
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
2.0L I4 906 906  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     184
Cargo net     34
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     163
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Sunroof     774
Roof rack     215
Options (change) 7,580 4,780 3,780
Options (change) 6,508 4,128 3,106
Destination 825 825 560
Total Price $40,500 $43,460 $32,855
Total Invoice $37,360 $40,221 $30,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MPV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,642
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMPV
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12180, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/60-17
Total Price$40,500$43,460$32,855
Adjustments for Features-2,900-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$39,245$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$37,360$40,221$30,043
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,685$36,320$30,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MPV

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerMPV
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row  $75
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,120$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,675-3,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MPV

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerMPV
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.8 in
Length197.1 in189.5 in
Width78.9 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in69.1 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in62.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in58.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in46.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft353.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3127.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested120040%
Total Not Requested182560%

Option Package Details
Mazda MPV ES

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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