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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,430

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,222

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $15,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,635 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $15,427 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Options (change) 0 130 130 130
Options (change) 0 114 114 114
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $16,430 $34,025 $39,225 $44,125
Total Invoice $16,222 $31,782 $36,631 $41,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,320
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$16,430$34,025$39,225$44,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-9,675-10,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,430$28,415$29,550$33,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$4,860
Total Invoice$16,222$31,782$36,631$41,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-9,035-10,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,222$26,542$27,596$31,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,054$4,527

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
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$920$6,530$10,595$11,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610$9,675$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,240-9,035-10,131

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda2Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in112.6 in
Length155.5 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.0 ft380.7 ft3

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