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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: $31,285

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,562

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $7,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,190
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $22,334
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
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
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Grand Touring Package     3,610
Roof rails     300
Satellite radio     430
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,600
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
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
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Grand Touring Package     3,321
Roof rails     240
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 9,565 7,075 6,500
Options (change) 8,329 6,214 5,633
Destination 785 785 595
Total Price $39,595 $40,255 $31,285
Total Invoice $36,387 $37,177 $28,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,246
Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8212hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$39,595$40,255$31,285
Adjustments for Features-3,895-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$36,110$31,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,387$37,177$28,562
Adjustments for Features-3,579-3,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,808$33,349$28,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$541$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
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
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,600$6,850$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,579-3,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082007
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 Weight4,706 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

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

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

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