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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: $35,258

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,146 $35,268
Technology Package 1,785  
Navigation system 2,000 795
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350  
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 1,428  
Navigation system 1,600 676
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 64
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280  
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,653 3,060
Options (change) 3,722 2,602
Destination 795 825
Total Price $35,258 $41,740
Total Invoice $32,663 $38,695

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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: $2,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,556
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,258$41,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,258$37,990
Total Invoice$32,663$38,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,663$35,219

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$3,655$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,476

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length193.7 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
16.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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