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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: $33,215

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $27,750 $29,990
Cargo mat 100 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Technology Package       1,785 1,785
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Remote start       350 350
Rear spoiler       435 435
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 80 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Technology Package       1,428 1,428
Navigation system       1,600 1,600
Remote start       280 280
Rear spoiler       348 348
Options (change) 1,915 1,915 220 4,670 4,670
Options (change) 1,819 1,819 209 3,736 3,736
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 795 795
Total Price $48,415 $52,160 $54,195 $33,215 $35,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,611
Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$48,415$52,160$54,195$33,215$35,455
Adjustments for Features-6,745-8,270-12,2850-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$43,890$41,910$33,215$35,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$240$0$2,140

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20212021202120132013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$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$11,560$13,085$17,100$4,815$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,745$8,270$12,285$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-427-486-3300-93

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20212013
ModelExplorerMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in109.8 in
Length198.8 in193.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.0 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 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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