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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: $32,970

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,986

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $30,695
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $28,991
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo mat 100 100 75
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     550
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo mat 95 95 60
All-weather floor mats 114 114 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     440
Options (change) 4,965 220 1,400
Options (change) 4,718 209 1,120
Destination 945 945 875
Total Price $47,585 $54,400 $32,970
Total Invoice $45,463 $51,993 $30,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,132
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$47,585$54,400$32,970
Adjustments for Features-5,595-9,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$44,565$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$45,463$51,993$30,986
Adjustments for Features-5,345-9,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,118$42,593$30,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$10,270$14,510$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$9,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,345-9,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length198.3 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested110051%

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