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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: $31,190

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,435

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,235
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 475
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 380
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 475
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 380
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $31,190
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $29,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,763
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-19
Total Price$36,555$37,170$31,190
Adjustments for Features00-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$29,435
Adjustments for Features00-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.4 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,184 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.7 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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