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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: $16,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $14,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $16,210
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,005
Cargo cover 135 135  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Options (change) 135 135 0
Options (change) 115 115 0
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $33,055 $38,815 $17,005
Total Invoice $30,967 $36,208 $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: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,333
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6100hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20185/55-15
Total Price$33,055$38,815$17,005
Adjustments for Features-5,160-9,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$29,440$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$30,967$36,208$16,800
Adjustments for Features-4,834-8,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,133$27,463$16,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,730$9,945$570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$9,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,834-8,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in98.0 in
Length197.1 in155.5 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft327.0 ft3

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