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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: $32,895

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,926

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $30,695
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,991
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Remote start   550
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Options (change) 5,975 1,325
Options (change) 5,079 1,060
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,335 $32,895
Total Invoice $40,856 $30,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,115
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$44,335$32,895
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,280$32,895
Total Invoice$40,856$30,926
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,041$30,926

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,430$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length197.1 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested232558%
Total Not Requested165042%

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