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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: $33,305

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $8,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,403

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $7,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $26,377 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200      
Class II trailer hitch 450      
Rear spoiler 190      
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75 75
Satellite radio 430      
Universal garage door opener 70      
Remote start 350      
Cargo net 40      
Sunroof 900      
Roof rack 250      
Package 202A   2,500    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Roof rack crossbars   135 135 135
Second-row buckets   750   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   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 66 66 66
Satellite radio 344      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Remote start 280      
Cargo net 34      
Sunroof 774      
Roof rack 215      
Package 202A   2,181    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Roof rack crossbars   118 118 118
Second-row buckets   655   655
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 4,230 7,620 4,370 5,120
Options (change) 3,466 6,650 3,814 4,469
Destination 560 895 895 895
Total Price $33,305 $41,415 $43,365 $47,690
Total Invoice $30,403 $38,224 $40,237 $44,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,305$41,415$43,365$47,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,665-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$38,265$38,700$41,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,485
Total Invoice$30,403$38,224$40,237$44,226
Adjustments for Features0-2,907-4,329-5,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,403$35,317$35,908$38,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$591$3,400

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMPVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start$150 $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,580$8,730$10,245$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,665$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,907-4,329-5,509

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelMPVExplorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in112.6 in
Length189.5 in197.1 in
Width72.1 in78.9 in
Height69.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested147555%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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