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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: $26,335

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,745

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $8,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720102010
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,195 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $22,858 $31,044 $33,774
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195    
Fog lights 370    
All-weather floor mats 125 75 75
Universal garage door opener 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156    
Fog lights 296    
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64
Universal garage door opener 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,265 1,385 1,385
Options (change) 1,012 1,256 1,256
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $26,335 $35,480 $38,480
Total Invoice $24,745 $33,115 $35,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,143
Model Year201720102010
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 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$26,335$35,480$38,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,870-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,335$32,610$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$24,745$33,115$35,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,679-5,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,745$30,436$29,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720102010
ModelMazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringEddie 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
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$3,225$6,095$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,679-5,957

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172010
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 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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