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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,020

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,757

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $5,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,757 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Roof rails 300    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Roof rails 240    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 550 4,740 3,040
Options (change) 440 4,078 2,633
Destination 560 645 645
Total Price $29,020 $35,585 $36,200
Total Invoice $26,757 $32,241 $32,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,020$35,585$36,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$32,690$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$26,757$32,241$32,856
Adjustments for Features0-2,623-2,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,757$29,618$30,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
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 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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$1,530$4,425$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,623-2,628

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 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%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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