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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: $25,413

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $13,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,345

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $14,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $23,210
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $21,449
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 50
All-weather floor mats 120 120 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Package 201A 2,330    
3.5L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Satellite radio     430
Sunroof     700
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 40
All-weather floor mats 114 114 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Package 201A 2,213    
3.5L V6   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Satellite radio     344
Sunroof     560
Options (change) 4,375 2,045 1,533
Options (change) 4,156 1,943 1,226
Destination 995 995 670
Total Price $39,390 $45,130 $25,413
Total Invoice $37,640 $43,134 $23,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,717
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$39,390$45,130$25,413
Adjustments for Features-7,930-12,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$32,610$25,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$37,640$43,134$23,345
Adjustments for Features-7,578-11,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,062$31,168$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$10,070$14,660$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$12,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,578-11,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in105.3 in
Length198.3 in186.8 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested205093%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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