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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: $35,455

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,847

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,316 $43,883 $51,512
Technology Package 1,785    
Navigation system 2,000    
Remote start 350    
Rear spoiler 435    
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Technology Package 1,428    
Navigation system 1,600    
Remote start 280    
Rear spoiler 348    
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 4,670 1,915 220
Options (change) 3,736 1,819 209
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $35,455 $48,860 $55,155
Total Invoice $32,847 $46,697 $52,716

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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: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,424
Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,455$48,860$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,770-13,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$41,090$41,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$32,847$46,697$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-7,426-12,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,847$39,271$39,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$12,685$18,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,770$13,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,426-12,889

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length193.7 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.681.7 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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