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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $24,025
Package 202A 4,100        
Second-row buckets 695 695 695 695  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 80
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         295
Rear bumper protector         50
Remote start         400
Package 202A 3,895        
Second-row buckets 660 660 660 660  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 64
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 148
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         236
Rear bumper protector         40
Remote start         320
Options (change) 6,740 2,640 2,640 945 1,010
Options (change) 6,403 2,508 2,508 898 808
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 795
Total Price $43,060 $49,140 $52,885 $54,920 $25,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,969
Model Year20212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6157hp I4
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21205/50-17
Total Price$43,060$49,140$52,885$54,920$25,830
Adjustments for Features-4,860-8,150-9,675-13,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,200$40,990$43,210$41,230$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,010$3,030$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20212021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda5
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,730$13,020$14,545$18,560$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$8,150$9,675$13,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-863-622-687-5340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20212012
ModelExplorerMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase119.1 in108.3 in
Length198.8 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in68.9 in
Height69.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft344.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

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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