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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: $31,460

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,702

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,334 $29,319 $32,901
Grand Touring Package 3,610    
215/45WR18 0    
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    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Grand Touring Package 3,321    
215/45WR18 0    
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    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,675 9,495 7,180
Options (change) 5,773 8,292 6,323
Destination 595 815 815
Total Price $31,460 $41,925 $43,545
Total Invoice $28,702 $38,426 $40,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,980
Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,460$41,925$43,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,085-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$37,840$38,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220
Total Invoice$28,702$38,426$40,039
Adjustments for Features0-3,744-5,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,702$34,682$34,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$314

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,455$7,540$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,085$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,744-5,043

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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.4,706 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
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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