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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: $31,665

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,773

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,695
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,038
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Obstacle detection, rear 295   475
Remote start 385 385 575
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100
Obstacle detection, rear 251   380
Remote start 326 326 460
Options (change) 5,090 2,995 1,175
Options (change) 4,326 2,545 940
Destination 785 785 795
Total Price $35,120 $36,175 $31,665
Total Invoice $32,384 $33,508 $29,773

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,161
Model Year200820082014
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)190, 7190, 7231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-19
Total Price$35,120$36,175$31,665
Adjustments for Features0-250-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,925$31,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,384$33,508$29,773
Adjustments for Features0-232-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,384$33,276$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082014
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,490$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082014
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.3,184 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
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

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