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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: $29,968

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,219

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $18,550 $24,330
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $17,601 $22,482
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Audiophile Package 510      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 78 78
Remote start 385 385 350 350
Grand Touring Package     6,560 4,135
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,760 1,760
235/45WR18       0
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,600 1,600
Audiophile Package 433      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 62 62
Remote start 326 326 280 280
Grand Touring Package     5,598 3,806
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,408 1,408
235/45WR18       0
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 10,748 8,323
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 8,948 7,156
Destination 785 785 670 670
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $29,968 $33,323
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $27,219 $30,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/65-16235/45-18
Total Price$34,825$36,175$29,968$33,323
Adjustments for Features-1,185-1,6850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$34,490$29,968$32,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$2,405
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$27,219$30,308
Adjustments for Features-1,093-1,5610-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,040$31,947$27,219$29,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$0$2,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,565$2,880$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$1,685$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,093-1,5610-864

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in193.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 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 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.6 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested365070%
Total Not Requested159030%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested287565%
Total Not Requested157535%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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