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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: $25,870

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,610

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,025 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,975 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295      
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75 75
Rear bumper protector 50 85 85 85
Cargo cover 185 135 135 135
Remote start 400      
Cargo net 40      
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236      
All-weather floor mats 64 66 66 66
Rear bumper protector 40 74 74 74
Cargo cover 148 118 118 118
Remote start 320      
Cargo net 32      
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,050 4,140 1,890 1,890
Options (change) 840 3,613 1,650 1,650
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $25,870 $37,715 $40,885 $43,565
Total Invoice $24,610 $34,982 $38,073 $40,572

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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: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,942
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
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$25,870$37,715$40,885$43,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-4,185-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,870$35,095$36,700$38,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$24,610$34,982$38,073$40,572
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-3,897-5,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,610$32,552$34,176$35,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,624$2,982

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start$150 $150 
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
Terrain selector   $200
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
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
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$4,460$7,080$8,645$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$4,185$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,430-3,897-5,038

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length180.5 in197.1 in
Width68.9 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 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 Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

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