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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: $16,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,003

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $16,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $17,739 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75 75
Cargo cover 150 130 130 130 130
Satellite radio 430        
Navigation system 2,000 795   795  
Remote start 350        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Cargo net 40        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200        
Package 201A   1,600      
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Second-row buckets     695 695 695
Power liftgate       550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
All-weather floor mats 48 71 71 71 71
Cargo cover 120 124 124 124 124
Satellite radio 344        
Navigation system 1,720 755   755  
Remote start 280        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Cargo net 32        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960        
Package 201A   1,520      
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Second-row buckets     660 660 660
Power liftgate       524  
Options (change) 4,480 6,190 4,490 5,835 2,895
Options (change) 3,704 5,880 4,265 5,544 2,750
Destination 560 945 945 945 945
Total Price $23,990 $40,535 $46,735 $50,280 $56,810
Total Invoice $22,003 $38,722 $44,652 $48,032 $54,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,180
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,990$40,535$46,735$50,280$56,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,845-10,860-12,225-17,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,990$33,690$35,875$38,055$39,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,185$4,365$5,495
Total Invoice$22,003$38,722$44,652$48,032$54,282
Adjustments for Features0-6,539-10,376-11,678-16,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,003$32,183$34,276$36,354$37,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,093$4,171$5,258

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$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 $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,360$11,205$15,220$16,585$21,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,845$10,860$12,225$17,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,539-10,376-11,678-16,841

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length181.5 in198.3 in
Width69.1 in78.9 in
Height64.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft381.7 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 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested97566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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