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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,358

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $24,770
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $23,698
Package 202A 2,250      
Rear bumper protector 85 85 85 50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 80
Cargo cover 135 135 135 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Cargo net       40
Remote start       400
Package 202A 1,963      
Rear bumper protector 74 74 74 40
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 64
Cargo cover 118 118 118 148
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       236
Cargo net       32
Remote start       320
Options (change) 4,140 1,890 1,890 1,050
Options (change) 3,613 1,650 1,650 840
Destination 895 895 895 820
Total Price $37,715 $40,885 $43,565 $26,640
Total Invoice $34,982 $38,073 $40,572 $25,358

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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: $8,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,472
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6157hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$37,715$40,885$43,565$26,640
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,885-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,395$37,000$38,455$26,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$3,060$0
Total Invoice$34,982$38,073$40,572$25,358
Adjustments for Features-2,152-3,618-4,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,830$34,455$35,813$25,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,983$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$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$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,780$8,345$9,570$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$3,885$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,152-3,618-4,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,458 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
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

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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