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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: $5,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,096

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $5,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,449 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Touring Package 1,690      
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385 385
Bright-finished fuel door 100 115 115  
Satellite radio 430 195    
Sunroof 700   850 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 950      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220      
Touring Package 1,556      
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327 327
Bright-finished fuel door 80 99 99  
Satellite radio 344 166    
Sunroof 560   723 723
6-speed shiftable automatic 875      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 4,573 4,465 2,735 2,620
Options (change) 3,977 3,875 2,405 2,306
Destination 670 815 815 815
Total Price $28,453 $33,750 $35,165 $38,985
Total Invoice $26,096 $31,148 $32,539 $36,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,114
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,453$33,750$35,165$38,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,075-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,453$31,650$33,090$33,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,085
Total Invoice$26,096$31,148$32,539$36,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,938-1,920-4,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,096$29,210$30,619$31,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409$1,961

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200920092009
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$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$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,040$5,015$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,075$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938-1,920-4,851

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
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

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

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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