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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,005

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $9,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLSXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,530 $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $16,210
Base Invoice $24,252 $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $16,005
Sport Package 695        
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80 80 80  
Sport Package 591        
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68 68 68  
Options (change) 1,335 640 640 640 0
Options (change) 1,135 544 544 544 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 795
Total Price $28,510 $29,510 $31,485 $33,800 $17,005
Total Invoice $26,032 $26,950 $28,707 $30,767 $16,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,497
Model Year20062006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLSXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6100hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17185/55-15
Total Price$28,510$29,510$31,485$33,800$17,005
Adjustments for Features-1,900-2,480-4,055-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,610$27,030$27,430$28,370$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$820$1,760$0
Total Invoice$26,032$26,950$28,707$30,767$16,800
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,265-3,697-4,9430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,297$24,685$25,010$25,824$16,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$713$1,527$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20062006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLSXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist    $50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Interior air filter    $0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards  $350$350 
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
White-letter tires$0 $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,195$3,775$5,350$6,725$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$2,480$4,055$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,735-2,265-3,697-4,9430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.0 in
Length193.4 in155.5 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft327.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLS

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Machined alloy wheels350No
Tubular side steps350No
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested70090%

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