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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: $26,600

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,326

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,770 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,698 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295        
Rear bumper protector 50        
All-weather floor mats 80 120 120 120 120
Cargo cover 185 130 130 130 130
Remote start 400        
Package 202A   4,100      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695 695 695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236        
Rear bumper protector 40        
All-weather floor mats 64 114 114 114 114
Cargo cover 148 124 124 124 124
Remote start 320        
Package 202A   3,895      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660 660 660
Options (change) 1,010 6,740 2,640 2,640 945
Options (change) 808 6,403 2,508 2,508 898
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,600 $41,755 $45,725 $49,585 $55,880
Total Invoice $25,326 $39,887 $43,699 $47,386 $53,405

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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: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,492
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelMazda5ExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp 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$26,600$41,755$45,725$49,585$55,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-7,550-8,975-14,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$37,495$38,175$40,610$41,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$3,115$3,695
Total Invoice$25,326$39,887$43,699$47,386$53,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,069-7,215-8,577-14,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,326$35,818$36,484$38,809$39,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$666$2,991$3,548

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018201820182018
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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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 
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$4,870$9,130$12,420$13,845$19,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260$7,550$8,975$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,069-7,215-8,577-14,039

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda5Explorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length180.5 in198.3 in
Width68.9 in78.9 in
Height63.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,458 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 Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175049%
Total Not Requested180051%

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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