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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: $33,370

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $10,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Explorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $37,535
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 775 300 5,975
Options (change) 620 240 5,079
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $33,370 $35,945 $44,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,675
Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Explorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$33,370$35,945$44,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$34,945$42,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182011
ModelMazda6Mazda6Explorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,900$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,560 lb.4,578 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

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