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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: $33,323

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $5,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,308

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $5,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,330 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,482 $29,319 $32,901
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760    
Grand Touring Package 4,135    
235/45WR18 0    
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408    
Grand Touring Package 3,806    
235/45WR18 0    
Navigation system 1,600 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 8,323 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 7,156 5,281 4,002
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $33,323 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $30,308 $35,415 $37,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,556
Model Year200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,323$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,323$37,950$38,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$30,308$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features0-551-2,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,308$34,864$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$691

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,155$4,755$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-2,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length193.7 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
16.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested287565%
Total Not Requested157535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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%
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

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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