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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: $23,990

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $21,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,003

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $19,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda5Explorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,739 $35,268
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Cargo cover 150 135
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200  
Second-row buckets   750
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
All-weather floor mats 48 64
Cargo cover 120 115
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,720  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960  
Second-row buckets   638
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 4,480 6,800
Options (change) 3,704 5,782
Destination 560 825
Total Price $23,990 $45,480
Total Invoice $22,003 $41,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,507
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda5Explorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$23,990$45,480
Adjustments for Features0-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,990$36,395
Total Invoice$22,003$41,875
Adjustments for Features0-8,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,003$33,510

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda5Explorer
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,320$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,365

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length181.5 in197.1 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height64.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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