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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: $31,610

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,829

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $6,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,757 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
Roof rails 300    
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115  
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,600 2,129 1,696
Roof rails 240    
All-weather floor mats 48 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99  
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,140 5,850 4,230
Options (change) 2,512 5,053 3,675
Destination 560 815 815
Total Price $31,610 $38,280 $40,595
Total Invoice $28,829 $35,187 $37,391

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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: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,430
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,610$38,280$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,610$35,095$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915
Total Invoice$28,829$35,187$37,391
Adjustments for Features0-2,928-4,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,829$32,259$33,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$909

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,355$5,540$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928-4,223

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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