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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: $26,415

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,178

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,770 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,698 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Rear bumper protector 50    
All-weather floor mats 80 55 55
Remote start 400 385 385
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236    
Rear bumper protector 40    
All-weather floor mats 64 47 47
Remote start 320 326 326
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 825 2,170 2,170
Options (change) 660 1,844 1,844
Destination 820 785 785
Total Price $26,415 $32,200 $35,350
Total Invoice $25,178 $29,902 $32,807

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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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,719
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,415$32,200$35,350
Adjustments for Features0-5-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,415$32,195$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$25,178$29,902$32,807
Adjustments for Features0-5-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,178$29,897$30,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,072

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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  
Heated front seats$200 $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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,545$4,550$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length180.5 in193.4 in
Width68.9 in73.7 in
Height63.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,458 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 Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 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

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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