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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: $26,820

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,799

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,675 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,229 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,720 1,696 1,696
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,475 8,390 6,690
Options (change) 2,900 7,133 5,688
Destination 670 645 645
Total Price $26,820 $39,235 $39,850
Total Invoice $24,799 $35,296 $35,911

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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: $10,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,738
Model Year200920062006
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)?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$26,820$39,235$39,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,820$37,280$37,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$24,799$35,296$35,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,759-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,799$33,537$34,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$612

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console $250$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  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,695$5,650$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,759-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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