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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: $28,393

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $10,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,048

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $9,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $21,449 $30,773 $35,622
Touring Package 1,690    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350    
Cargo net 40    
Sunroof 700    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Package 202B   2,950  
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Touring Package 1,556    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
All-weather floor mats 62 66 66
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280    
Cargo net 32    
Sunroof 560    
6-speed shiftable automatic 875    
Package 202B   2,575  
Cargo cover   114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,513 4,750 1,800
Options (change) 3,929 4,147 1,572
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $28,393 $38,645 $40,895
Total Invoice $26,048 $35,815 $38,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,064
Model Year200820152015
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,393$38,645$40,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,075-6,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,393$33,570$34,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$26,048$35,815$38,089
Adjustments for Features0-4,703-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,048$31,112$31,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$746

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820152015
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $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  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
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$2,980$8,055$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,703-6,231

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in112.6 in
Length186.8 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft380.7 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

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

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