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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: $34,020

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $10,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $32,300 $35,400
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Obstacle detection, rear   475  
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
All-weather floor mats 64 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Options (change) 6,170 775 300
Options (change) 5,245 620 240
Destination 825 945 945
Total Price $44,850 $34,020 $36,645

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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: $8,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,084
Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$44,850$34,020$36,645
Adjustments for Features-2,2800-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,570$34,020$35,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201220202020
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,355$7,075$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1010-32

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,557 lb.3,580 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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

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