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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,595

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $24,025
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $22,975
Third-row seat 845 375  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Remote start 385 385 400
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Third-row seat 718 319  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 64
Remote start 326 326 320
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Options (change) 4,925 3,005 775
Options (change) 4,186 2,555 620
Destination 735 735 795
Total Price $34,030 $34,855 $25,595
Total Invoice $31,711 $32,651 $24,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,035
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6157hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,030$34,855$25,595
Adjustments for Features-1,380-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$33,225$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$31,711$32,651$24,390
Adjustments for Features-1,286-1,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$31,124$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,250$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,286-1,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in68.9 in
Height72.8 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft344.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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