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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: $26,090

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,856

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,470
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,401
Third-row seat 875    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Remote start 385 385 400
Sunroof 850 850  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Rear bumper protector     50
Third-row seat 744    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Remote start 327 327 320
Sunroof 723 723  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 2,185 2,105 825
Options (change) 1,858 1,790 660
Destination 815 815 795
Total Price $34,615 $38,470 $26,090
Total Invoice $31,992 $35,506 $24,856

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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: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,085
Model Year200920092013
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)80, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,615$38,470$26,090
Adjustments for Features-55-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$35,540$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$31,992$35,506$24,856
Adjustments for Features-51-2,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,941$32,802$24,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$861$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200920092013
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console $250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,250$8,125$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-51-2,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20092013
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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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