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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: $33,723

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $15,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,625 $54,165 $24,330
Cargo mat 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Grand Touring Package     4,135
235/45WR18     0
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,760
Navigation system     2,000
Remote start     350
Rear spoiler     400
Cargo mat 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Grand Touring Package     3,806
235/45WR18     0
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,408
Navigation system     1,600
Remote start     280
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 1,915 220 8,723
Options (change) 1,819 209 7,156
Destination 1,095 1,095 670
Total Price $49,635 $55,480 $33,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,322
Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$49,635$55,480$33,723
Adjustments for Features-7,820-13,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,815$41,945$33,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerMazda6
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,935$18,650$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,820$13,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-459-3180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20192009
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in193.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 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 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested425096%
Total Not Requested2004%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%

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