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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: $34,820

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,485

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,695 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $28,038 $39,442 $50,587
Technology Package 2,080    
Adaptive cruise control 900 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 125 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 575    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 50    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Technology Package 1,795    
Adaptive cruise control 777 1,094  
All-weather floor mats 100 71 71
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 460    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 40    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 4,330 3,470 75
Options (change) 3,652 3,299 71
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $34,820 $45,715 $53,990
Total Invoice $32,485 $43,686 $51,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,203
Model Year201420162016
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,820$45,715$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,230-10,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$40,485$43,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,535
Total Invoice$32,485$43,686$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-4,998-10,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,485$38,688$41,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,430

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420162016
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
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$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$10,230$15,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,998-10,485

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,184 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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