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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: $34,895

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,545

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $29,695
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $28,038
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150   900
Cargo mat 100 100 75
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package     2,080
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     575
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094   777
Cargo mat 95 95 60
All-weather floor mats 114 114 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Technology Package     1,795
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     460
Options (change) 3,615 220 4,405
Options (change) 3,437 209 3,712
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $46,235 $54,400 $34,895
Total Invoice $44,182 $51,993 $32,545

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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: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,482
Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumi Grand 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$46,235$54,400$34,895
Adjustments for Features-5,395-11,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,840$43,265$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$44,182$51,993$32,545
Adjustments for Features-5,155-10,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,027$41,351$32,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201720172014
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimLimitedPlatinumi Grand 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 
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 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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 
Total Value of Features$10,395$16,135$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$11,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,155-10,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172014
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.3,184 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

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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