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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: $32,880

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,761

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,146 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 75    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Navigation system 1,600 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 60    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,275 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 1,820 5,706 4,261
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $32,880 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $30,761 $33,869 $34,484

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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: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,984
Model Year201220062006
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,880$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$36,255$36,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$30,761$33,869$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,124-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,761$32,745$33,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,905$4,150$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,124-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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