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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: $32,180

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,274

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $30,195
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,519
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Obstacle detection, rear 255   475
Remote start 385 385 550
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100
Obstacle detection, rear 217   380
Remote start 326 326 440
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Options (change) 5,535 3,830 1,150
Options (change) 4,705 3,256 920
Destination 735 735 835
Total Price $34,640 $35,680 $32,180
Total Invoice $32,230 $33,352 $30,274

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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: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,297
Model Year200720072016
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)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-19
Total Price$34,640$35,680$32,180
Adjustments for Features00-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$35,680$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$32,230$33,352$30,274
Adjustments for Features00-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,230$33,352$28,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200720072016
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 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20072016
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.3,180 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
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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