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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,510 Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport | |||
| Difference: $8,810 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749 Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport | |||
| Difference: $8,514 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda6 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | s Grand Sport | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,910 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $25,757 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 795 | 795 |
| Roof rails | 300 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 60 | 75 | 75 |
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 75 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 676 | 676 |
| Roof rails | 240 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 48 | 64 | 64 |
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 60 | ||
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | 115 | |
| AWD | 1,820 | 1,820 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 3,040 | 7,400 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 2,432 | 6,411 | 4,031 |
| Destination | 560 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $31,510 | $40,320 | $43,280 |
| Total Invoice | $28,749 | $37,263 | $40,124 |
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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: $1,635 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,883 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda6 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | s Grand Sport | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 215hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/25 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 7 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-18 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $31,510 | $40,320 | $43,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,175 | -8,490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,510 | $33,145 | $34,790 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,645 |
| Total Invoice | $28,749 | $37,263 | $40,124 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,631 | -7,871 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,749 | $30,632 | $32,253 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,621 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda6 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | s Grand Sport | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $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 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,380 | $9,555 | $10,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,175 | $8,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,631 | -7,871 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Mazda6 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,706 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.7 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.5 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
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