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Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,265

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,369

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $11,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $26,377 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200        
Class II trailer hitch 450        
Rear spoiler 190        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120
Satellite radio 430        
Remote start 350        
Universal garage door opener 70        
Sunroof 900        
Roof rack 250        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395 395    
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Second-row buckets   695 695 695 695
Package 202A   4,100      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960        
Class II trailer hitch 360        
Rear spoiler 163        
All-weather floor mats 96 114 114 114 114
Satellite radio 344        
Remote start 280        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Sunroof 774        
Roof rack 215        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375 375    
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Second-row buckets   660 660 660 660
Package 202A   3,895      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 4,190 9,240 5,140 4,745 3,050
Options (change) 3,432 8,777 4,882 4,507 2,897
Destination 560 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,265 $44,255 $48,225 $51,690 $57,985
Total Invoice $30,369 $42,261 $46,073 $49,385 $55,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,017
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,265$44,255$48,225$51,690$57,985
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-8,145-9,470-14,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,265$39,150$40,080$42,220$43,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930$3,070$4,050
Total Invoice$30,369$42,261$46,073$49,385$55,404
Adjustments for Features0-4,875-7,782-9,048-14,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,369$37,386$38,291$40,337$41,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$2,951$3,891

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Foldaway tray table, front row$75    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0    
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 $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$6,425$11,530$14,570$15,895$21,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$8,145$9,470$14,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,875-7,782-9,048-14,127

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelMPVExplorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.6 in
Length189.5 in198.3 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height69.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested135038%
Total Not Requested220062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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