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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: $31,238

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,087

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,310 $29,810
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,786 $28,146
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Satellite radio     430 430
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 3,133 3,133
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 2,506 2,506
Destination 785 785 795 795
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $31,238 $33,738
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $29,087 $31,447

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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: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5T6
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)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,825$36,175$31,238$33,738
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,2350-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$33,940$31,238$33,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$2,400
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$29,087$31,447
Adjustments for Features-1,601-2,0700-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,532$31,438$29,087$31,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$906$0$2,267

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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  
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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,940$2,705$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$2,235$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,601-2,0700-93

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082012
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 mirrors25No
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 control125Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
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 Grand Touring

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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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