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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: $27,548

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,339

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,515 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,063 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Rear bumper protector 50    
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
Rear bumper protector 40    
All-weather floor mats 62 47 47
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280 326 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,720 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 4,383 6,965 5,460
Options (change) 3,626 5,920 4,641
Destination 650 785 785
Total Price $27,548 $36,995 $38,640
Total Invoice $25,339 $33,978 $35,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,660
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
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$27,548$36,995$38,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,548$34,840$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$895
Total Invoice$25,339$33,978$35,604
Adjustments for Features0-1,979-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,339$31,999$32,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$928

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,770$5,925$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,979-2,677

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,418 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%

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