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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: $31,185

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $8,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,190
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,334
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Cargo cover 135 135  
Grand Touring Package     3,610
Roof rails     300
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system 676 676 1,600
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 48
Cargo cover 115 115  
Grand Touring Package     3,321
Roof rails     240
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 7,400 4,600 6,400
Options (change) 6,411 4,031 5,553
Destination 825 825 595
Total Price $40,320 $43,280 $31,185
Total Invoice $37,263 $40,124 $28,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,889
Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$40,320$43,280$31,185
Adjustments for Features-6,375-7,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$35,590$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$37,263$40,124$28,482
Adjustments for Features-5,892-7,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,371$32,995$28,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,624$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201220122007
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,170$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,375$7,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,892-7,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in105.3 in
Length197.1 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 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 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

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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