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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: $33,370

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $16,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimSportGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $31,700 $34,750
Package 401A 4,130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
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 401A 3,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
All-weather floor mats 66 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Options (change) 6,950 775 300
Options (change) 6,066 620 240
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $49,520 $33,370 $35,945

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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: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,523
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimSportGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$49,520$33,370$35,945
Adjustments for Features-3,4550-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,065$33,370$34,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimSportGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$11,105$7,650$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1970-32

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,560 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

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