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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: $33,195

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $1,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,700 $34,750
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Obstacle detection, rear 295   475  
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 251   380  
Options (change) 4,705 2,610 600 125
Options (change) 4,000 2,219 480 100
Destination 785 785 895 895
Total Price $34,735 $35,790 $33,195 $35,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,204
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$34,735$35,790$33,195$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,085-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$35,540$29,110$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
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 wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,490$8,325$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,085$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-169-141

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082018
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.3,241 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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