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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: $31,435

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $13,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,689

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $13,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,675 $27,910
Base Invoice $38,862 $25,757
Navigation system 795 2,000
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Roof rails   300
Navigation system 694 1,600
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 48
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Roof rails   240
Options (change) 2,600 2,965
Options (change) 2,270 2,372
Destination 895 560
Total Price $45,170 $31,435
Total Invoice $42,027 $28,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,904
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$45,170$31,435
Adjustments for Features-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,180$31,435
Total Invoice$42,027$28,689
Adjustments for Features-7,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,593$28,689

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,580$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,921 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
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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