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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: $31,610

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $4,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,829

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $4,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,910
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,757
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Roof rails     300
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,600
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 48
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 5,920 4,120 3,140
Options (change) 5,091 3,561 2,512
Destination 785 785 560
Total Price $35,950 $37,300 $31,610
Total Invoice $33,149 $34,524 $28,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,558
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8215hp V6
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,950$37,300$31,610
Adjustments for Features-2,995-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$34,055$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0
Total Invoice$33,149$34,524$28,829
Adjustments for Features-2,762-3,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,387$31,521$28,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $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$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,850$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,762-3,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in105.3 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,706 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 in38.6 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 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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