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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: $34,535

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,200 $30,195
Base Invoice $35,622 $28,519
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Technology Package   2,180
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Remote start   550
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
All-weather floor mats 66 100
Technology Package   1,881
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Options (change) 7,420 3,505
Options (change) 6,475 2,941
Destination 895 835
Total Price $46,515 $34,535
Total Invoice $42,992 $32,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$46,515$34,535
Adjustments for Features-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,060$34,535
Total Invoice$42,992$32,295
Adjustments for Features-5,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,950$32,295

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,705$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,180 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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