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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: $34,270

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $1,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,675 $35,900 $29,245 $32,395
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55 55
Obstacle detection, rear 475   295  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats 100 100 47 47
Obstacle detection, rear 380   251  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Options (change) 600 125 6,015 3,920
Options (change) 480 100 5,192 3,411
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $34,270 $37,020 $36,045 $37,100

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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: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,304
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,270$37,020$36,045$37,100
Adjustments for Features-4,035-5,0350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,235$31,985$36,045$36,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$805

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Road sign information$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,375$9,375$4,340$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$5,035$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-174-1490-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212008
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 Weight3,580 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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