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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: $37,270

Mazda Mazda6 Signature   
Difference: $17,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinumSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $35,900
Cargo mat 100 75
All-weather floor mats 120 125
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo mat 95 60
All-weather floor mats 114 100
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 220 375
Options (change) 209 300
Destination 945 995
Total Price $54,400 $37,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,066
Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinumSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-19
Total Price$54,400$37,270
Adjustments for Features-7,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,415$37,270

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinumSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,385$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172021
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 Weight4,890 lb.3,580 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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