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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: $28,453

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,096

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $21,449 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Touring Package 1,690      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
All-weather floor mats 78   55 55
Bright-finished fuel door 100 110 110 110
Satellite radio 430 195 195 195
Remote start 350 385 385 385
Sunroof 700 850 850 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Side curtain airbags   560    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Touring Package 1,556      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220      
All-weather floor mats 62   47 47
Bright-finished fuel door 80 73 73 73
Satellite radio 344 166 166 166
Remote start 280 326 326 326
Sunroof 560 723 723 723
6-speed shiftable automatic 875      
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Side curtain airbags   476    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Options (change) 4,573 5,230 4,780 3,330
Options (change) 3,977 4,517 4,134 2,902
Destination 670 735 735 735
Total Price $28,453 $31,335 $33,885 $35,180
Total Invoice $26,096 $29,282 $31,659 $32,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,453$31,335$33,885$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,410-2,810-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,453$29,925$31,075$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$2,195
Total Invoice$26,096$29,282$31,659$32,998
Adjustments for Features0-1,318-2,625-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,096$27,964$29,034$30,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070$2,164

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,200$5,600$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410$2,810$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,318-2,625-2,870

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in113.7 in
Length186.8 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,455 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 Headroom36.7 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
22.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%
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 Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

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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