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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: $31,720

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,539

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimEddie BauerLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $27,750 $29,990
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $26,204 $28,316
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995   2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100 100
Remote start 385 385 350 350
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195 195
Universal garage door opener     100 100
Satellite radio     430 430
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696   1,600 1,600
All-weather floor mats 64 64 80 80
Remote start 327 327 280 280
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     156 156
Universal garage door opener     80 80
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 3,175 3,175
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 2,540 2,540
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $31,720 $33,960
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $29,539 $31,651

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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: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,625
Model Year2010201020132013
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$38,545$40,400$31,720$33,960
Adjustments for Features-2,680-3,7800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$36,620$31,720$33,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$2,140
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$29,539$31,651
Adjustments for Features-2,478-3,4990-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,164$33,899$29,539$31,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$2,019

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2010201020132013
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,635$6,735$2,955$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$3,780$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,478-3,4990-93

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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