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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: $25,930

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,360

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,845 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,528 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195    
Fog lights 370    
All-weather floor mats 125 55 55
Obstacle detection, rear 475 295  
Universal garage door opener 100    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156    
Fog lights 296    
All-weather floor mats 100 47 47
Obstacle detection, rear 380 251  
Universal garage door opener 80    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,265 1,660 1,365
Options (change) 1,012 1,490 1,239
Destination 820 785 785
Total Price $25,930 $31,690 $34,545
Total Invoice $24,360 $29,548 $32,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,773
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,930$31,690$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$29,100$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130
Total Invoice$24,360$29,548$32,202
Adjustments for Features0-2,415-4,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,360$27,133$28,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,047

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
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 
HD radio$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,865$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,415-4,022

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,183 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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
14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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

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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