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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: $33,248

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,399

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,320 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,098 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350 385 385
Universal garage door opener 75    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Navigation system 1,600 1,696 1,696
All-weather floor mats 62 47 47
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280 326 326
Universal garage door opener 60    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 3,133 6,105 4,305
Options (change) 2,506 5,267 3,737
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $33,248 $36,135 $37,485
Total Invoice $30,399 $33,325 $34,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 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$33,248$36,135$37,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,248$34,400$35,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$30,399$33,325$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,399$31,725$32,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$906

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie 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
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,805$4,540$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-2,069

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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