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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: $34,145

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,930

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $38,100
Base Invoice $28,235 $35,528
Technology Package 2,080  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Remote start 575  
Cargo net 50  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 1,795  
All-weather floor mats 100 66
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Remote start 460  
Cargo net 40  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,430 7,270
Options (change) 2,875 6,344
Destination 820 895
Total Price $34,145 $46,265
Total Invoice $31,930 $42,767

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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: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,286
Model Year20152013
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$34,145$46,265
Adjustments for Features0-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$40,260
Total Invoice$31,930$42,767
Adjustments for Features0-5,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,930$37,216

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelMazda6Explorer
Trimi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,300$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,551

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
ModelMazda6Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,184 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 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		14.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.880.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested252549%
Total Not Requested260051%

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