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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,800

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $15,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,851

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $14,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,739 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385
Satellite radio 430    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
All-weather floor mats 48 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327
Satellite radio 344    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960 1,101 1,101
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,720 2,129 1,696
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 4,290 6,980 5,395
Options (change) 3,552 5,934 4,587
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $23,800 $39,410 $41,760
Total Invoice $21,851 $36,068 $38,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,371
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,800$39,410$41,760
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,800$34,115$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$21,851$36,068$38,303
Adjustments for Features0-4,846-5,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,851$31,222$32,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
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  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,820$8,115$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,846-5,866

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length181.5 in193.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height64.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.2 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested30023%
Total Not Requested102577%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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