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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: $35,258

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $29,810
Base Invoice $40,191 $28,146
Package 401A 4,300  
All-weather floor mats 75 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   1,785
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
Rear spoiler   400
Package 401A 3,752  
All-weather floor mats 66 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   1,428
Navigation system   1,600
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 5,970 4,653
Options (change) 5,210 3,722
Destination 895 795
Total Price $49,965 $35,258
Total Invoice $46,296 $32,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,985
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$49,965$35,258
Adjustments for Features-7,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,790$35,258
Total Invoice$46,296$32,663
Adjustments for Features-6,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,648$32,663

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$11,330$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in193.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 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 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested152548%
Total Not Requested162552%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

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