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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: $33,960

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,651

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $28,316 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195    
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Remote start 350 385 385
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156    
Navigation system 1,600 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64
Remote start 280 327 327
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 80    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,175 6,120 4,615
Options (change) 2,540 5,281 4,002
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $33,960 $38,550 $40,980
Total Invoice $31,651 $35,415 $37,718

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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: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year201320092009
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$33,960$38,550$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,960$36,550$37,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$31,651$35,415$37,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,837-3,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,651$33,578$34,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
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 
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
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
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
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 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
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$3,130$5,130$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,837-3,452

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested42532%
Total Not Requested90068%
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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