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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: $32,970

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,986

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,695 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $28,991 $39,800 $50,839
Cargo mat 75 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 550    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 50    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo mat 60 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114 114
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 440    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 40    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 1,400 4,965 220
Options (change) 1,120 4,718 209
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $32,970 $47,585 $54,400
Total Invoice $30,986 $45,463 $51,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,132
Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4280hp I4365hp 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$32,970$47,585$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,595-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$41,990$44,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$30,986$45,463$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-5,345-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,986$40,118$42,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,475

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand 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
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$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
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$4,675$10,270$14,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,345-9,400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,180 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
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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested110051%

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