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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: $31,560

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $22,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinums Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,730 $27,910
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 50
All-weather floor mats 120 60
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Navigation system   2,000
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Roof rails   300
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 40
All-weather floor mats 114 48
AWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Navigation system   1,600
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Roof rails   240
Options (change) 350 3,090
Options (change) 333 2,472
Destination 1,245 560
Total Price $54,325 $31,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,697
Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinums Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT10M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-21215/45-18
Total Price$54,325$31,560
Adjustments for Features-16,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,595$31,560

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMazda6
TrimPlatinums Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$19,970$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20212006
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.1 in105.3 in
Length198.8 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,727 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft360.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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