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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison:

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For the Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. Mazda2 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and Mazda2 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda Mazda2 Touring's price is $10,540 lower than the Ford Explorer XLT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. Mazda2 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mazda Mazda2 Touring, the Ford Explorer XLT includes additional features worth $4220. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4220 adjustment for the Ford Explorer XLT's additional features, the Mazda Mazda2 Touring is $10,540 less than the Mazda Mazda2 Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,892
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6100hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18185/55-15
Total Price32,41536,41539,41517,655
Adjustments for Features-4,220-7,670-11,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price28,19528,74528,27017,655
Cost Above Minimum0550750
Total Invoice30,33133,97136,70117,431
Adjustments for Features-3,949-7,155-10,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,38226,81626,32317,431
Cost Above Minimum5949300

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
Difference: 14,760
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
Difference: 12,900
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price29,28033,28036,28016,020
Base Invoice27,40431,04433,77415,807
4WD w/low range2,3202,3202,320 
4-speed automatic   840
4WD w/low range   0
4-speed automatic   829
Total options2,3202,3202,320840
Total options2,1122,1122,112829
Destination815815815795
Total Price32,41536,41539,41517,655
Total Invoice30,33133,97136,70117,431

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Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
20064dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		Lots of car for the money.
20054dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
20044dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20024dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerMazda2
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25 
Brake assist   $50
Compact spare tire   $75
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $300 
Rollover sensor$100$100$100 
Safety key$25$25$25 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $25
Intermittent wipers   $0
iPod integration $150$150 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50$50 
Traffic + travel information $50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Voice control for audio system $50$50 
Voice control for external devices $50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $50
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass $25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $500 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,065$9,515$12,990$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,220$7,670$11,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,949-7,155-10,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in98.0 in
Length193.4 in155.5 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,615 lb.2,359 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft327.0 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Explorer Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The interior and exterior finishes are of a luxury styling. More akin to a BMW or Mercedes. Great leather perferated seats. Everything about the workmanship says sturdy and long lasting.
Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Constant problems, failed transmission and drivetrain, junk!
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Cheap parts.

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