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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: $35,970

Mazda Mazda6 Signature   
Difference: $19,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6Explorer
TrimSignaturePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,750 $53,940
Cargo mat 75 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 60 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114
Door sill trim plates 100  
Options (change) 325 220
Options (change) 260 209
Destination 895 995
Total Price $35,970 $55,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,748
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6Explorer
TrimSignaturePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$35,970$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-8,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,970$46,980

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6Explorer
TrimSignaturePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,350$14,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,813

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,560 lb.4,890 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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