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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: $28,288

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,032

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,005 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $21,536 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275        
Rear bumper protector 50        
All-weather floor mats 78 120 120 120 120
Cargo cover 150 130 130 130 130
Satellite radio 430        
Navigation system 2,000        
Remote start 350        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695 695 695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220        
Rear bumper protector 40        
All-weather floor mats 62 114 114 114 114
Cargo cover 120 124 124 124 124
Satellite radio 344        
Navigation system 1,720        
Remote start 280        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660 660 660
Options (change) 4,533 9,670 4,635 4,635 2,940
Options (change) 3,746 9,186 4,403 4,403 2,793
Destination 750 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,288 $44,685 $47,720 $51,580 $57,875
Total Invoice $26,032 $42,670 $45,594 $49,281 $55,300

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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: $11,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,782
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,288$44,685$47,720$51,580$57,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,085-7,500-8,925-14,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,288$39,600$40,220$42,655$43,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620$3,055$3,635
Total Invoice$26,032$42,670$45,594$49,281$55,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,856-7,166-8,527-13,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,032$37,814$38,428$40,754$41,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614$2,940$3,497

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
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$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
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$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
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $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 $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
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    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
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
Total Value of Features$5,895$10,980$13,395$14,820$20,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,085$7,500$8,925$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,856-7,166-8,527-13,989

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,418 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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%

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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