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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: $13,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,663

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $41,675
Base Invoice $28,146 $38,862
Technology Package 1,785  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Remote start 350  
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 1,428  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 66
Remote start 280  
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,653 5,800
Options (change) 3,722 5,062
Destination 795 895
Total Price $35,258 $48,370
Total Invoice $32,663 $44,819

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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: $6,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,600
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,258$48,370
Adjustments for Features0-7,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,258$41,295
Total Invoice$32,663$44,819
Adjustments for Features0-6,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,663$38,263

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trims Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,155$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,556

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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