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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: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,700 $34,750
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125 125
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear     475  
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 100 100
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear     380  
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 600 125
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 480 100
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $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: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,042
Model Year2009200920182018
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$36,855$39,285$33,195$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,070-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$37,535$29,125$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2009200920182018
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 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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$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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,330$6,080$8,400$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,070$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-169-141

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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%

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%

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