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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: $27,728

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,525

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,675
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,229
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 78
Remote start 385 385 350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,200
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Rear bumper protector     50
Satellite radio     430
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 62
Remote start 326 326 280
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 960
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,720
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Rear bumper protector     40
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 6,965 5,460 4,383
Options (change) 5,920 4,641 3,626
Destination 785 785 670
Total Price $36,995 $38,640 $27,728
Total Invoice $33,978 $35,604 $25,525

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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: $7,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,474
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,995$38,640$27,728
Adjustments for Features-2,155-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$35,735$27,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$0
Total Invoice$33,978$35,604$25,525
Adjustments for Features-1,979-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,999$32,927$25,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$928$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200820082009
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $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
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,675$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,979-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in181.5 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in64.2 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 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.7 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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