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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: $16,430

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,222

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $9,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $15,635
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $15,427
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Options (change) 90 90 90 0
Options (change) 77 77 77 0
Destination 785 785 785 795
Total Price $27,370 $30,120 $33,270 $16,430
Total Invoice $25,633 $28,135 $31,040 $16,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6100hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/55-15
Total Price$27,370$30,120$33,270$16,430
Adjustments for Features-2,545-4,595-6,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,825$25,525$26,700$16,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,875$0
Total Invoice$25,633$28,135$31,040$16,222
Adjustments for Features-2,383-4,292-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,250$23,843$24,910$16,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$593$1,660$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
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
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,715$7,690$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$4,595$6,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,383-4,292-6,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20082011
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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