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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: $26,045

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,468

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $4,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $22,621 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195      
Fog lights 370      
All-weather floor mats 125 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Universal garage door opener 100      
SYNC   395    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Convenience Package     995  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156      
Fog lights 296      
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Universal garage door opener 80      
SYNC   336    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Convenience Package     846  
Options (change) 1,265 2,375 2,380 1,385
Options (change) 1,012 2,098 2,102 1,256
Destination 835 815 815 815
Total Price $26,045 $31,660 $34,810 $37,750
Total Invoice $24,468 $29,371 $32,236 $34,972

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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: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,045$31,660$34,810$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,190-3,990-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$30,470$30,820$31,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,340
Total Invoice$24,468$29,371$32,236$34,972
Adjustments for Features0-1,104-3,695-5,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,468$28,267$28,541$29,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,202

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trimi TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$225
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,890$6,690$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190$3,990$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104-3,695-5,503

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,179 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 XLT

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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 Eddie Bauer

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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
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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