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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: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,562

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,190
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,334
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Bright-finished fuel door 115   100
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Grand Touring Package     3,610
Satellite radio     430
Roof rails     300
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,600
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 48
Bright-finished fuel door 99   80
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Grand Touring Package     3,321
Satellite radio     344
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 9,495 7,180 6,500
Options (change) 8,292 6,323 5,633
Destination 815 815 595
Total Price $41,925 $43,545 $31,285
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,039 $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: $6,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,120
Model Year200920092007
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$41,925$43,545$31,285
Adjustments for Features-4,085-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,840$38,060$31,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$38,426$40,039$28,562
Adjustments for Features-3,744-5,0430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,682$34,996$28,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200920092007
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,940$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,744-5,0430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092007
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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