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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: $17,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,003

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $15,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $17,739 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75
Cargo cover 150 135 135 135
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 2,000 795   795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Remote start 350      
Cargo net 40      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200      
Second-row buckets   750 750 750
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Package 301A     2,600  
All-weather floor mats 48 66 66 66
Cargo cover 120 118 118 118
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,720 694   694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Remote start 280      
Cargo net 32      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960      
Second-row buckets   655 655 655
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Package 301A     2,269  
Options (change) 4,480 7,595 7,150 5,345
Options (change) 3,704 6,629 6,241 4,666
Destination 560 895 895 895
Total Price $23,990 $41,170 $46,145 $47,020
Total Invoice $22,003 $37,998 $42,664 $43,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,908
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,990$41,170$46,145$47,020
Adjustments for Features0-6,595-9,360-9,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,990$34,575$36,785$37,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,210$3,060
Total Invoice$22,003$37,998$42,664$43,588
Adjustments for Features0-6,087-8,654-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,003$31,911$34,010$34,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,099$2,977

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start$150 $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
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 external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats $600 $600
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$4,210$10,805$13,570$13,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595$9,360$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,087-8,654-8,700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
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.4,535 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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35013%
Total Not Requested232587%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested152572%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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