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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,610

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,791

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,187 $21,449
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Cargo cover 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850   700
Grand Touring Package     3,190  
Touring Package       1,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Cargo cover 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723   560
Grand Touring Package     2,934  
Touring Package       1,556
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       220
Options (change) 3,540 1,840 3,190 2,665
Options (change) 3,010 1,565 2,934 2,336
Destination 645 645 670 670
Total Price $34,385 $35,000 $24,610 $26,545
Total Invoice $31,173 $31,788 $22,791 $24,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,669
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,000$24,610$26,545
Adjustments for Features-3,835-3,835-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,550$31,165$23,785$26,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$2,760
Total Invoice$31,173$31,788$22,791$24,455
Adjustments for Features-3,477-3,483-7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,696$28,305$22,027$24,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0$2,428

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,825$1,815$990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$3,835$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,477-3,483-7640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in105.3 in
Length193.4 in186.8 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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