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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: $28,393

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,048

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $8,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $23,210
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $21,449
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Touring Package     1,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Cargo net     40
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Sunroof     700
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Touring Package     1,556
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Cargo net     32
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Sunroof     560
6-speed shiftable automatic     875
Options (change) 4,605 1,805 4,513
Options (change) 3,915 1,535 3,929
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $37,525 $40,485 $28,393
Total Invoice $34,767 $37,628 $26,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,225
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$37,525$40,485$28,393
Adjustments for Features-4,850-6,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$34,070$28,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,767$37,628$26,048
Adjustments for Features-4,494-5,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$31,666$26,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,393$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$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 
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$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
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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$7,980$9,545$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$6,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,494-5,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in105.3 in
Length197.1 in186.8 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,455 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 in36.7 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 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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