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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: $33,075

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,206

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $5,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,377 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Class II trailer hitch 450    
Roof rack 250    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385
Satellite radio 430    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Universal garage door opener 70    
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960 1,101 1,101
Class II trailer hitch 360    
Roof rack 215    
All-weather floor mats 96 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327
Satellite radio 344    
Sunroof 774 723 723
Universal garage door opener 56    
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 4,000 6,905 4,710
Options (change) 3,269 5,949 4,083
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $33,075 $39,335 $41,075
Total Invoice $30,206 $36,083 $37,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,575
Model Year200620092009
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,075$39,335$41,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$36,825$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,290
Total Invoice$30,206$36,083$37,799
Adjustments for Features0-2,302-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,206$33,781$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,294

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,075$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,302-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelMPVExplorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in113.7 in
Length189.5 in193.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height69.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,754 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested122592%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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