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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: $25,820

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,570

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $24,025
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $22,975
Package 202A 3,075    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Cargo cover 135 135 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Cargo net     40
Remote start     400
Package 202A 2,614    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Cargo cover 115 115 148
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Cargo net     32
Remote start     320
Options (change) 4,880 1,805 1,000
Options (change) 4,149 1,535 800
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $37,225 $40,165 $25,820
Total Invoice $34,453 $37,312 $24,570

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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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6157hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$37,225$40,165$25,820
Adjustments for Features-2,520-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,705$36,080$25,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,453$37,312$24,570
Adjustments for Features-2,332-3,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,121$33,517$24,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year201120112012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats  $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$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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,630$8,195$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,332-3,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in68.9 in
Height70.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft344.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested165051%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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