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Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Mazda MPV vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Mazda MPV vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MPV vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MPV and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda MPV ES's price is $765 lower than the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MPV vs. Explorer 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 MPV ES, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer includes additional features worth $2985. 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 $2985 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's additional features, the Mazda MPV ES is $765 less than the Mazda MPV ES.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,011
Model Year200620082008
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers180, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price33,07536,82539,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price33,07533,84034,400
Cost Above Minimum00560
Total Invoice30,20633,97136,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,754-5,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice30,20631,21731,742
Cost Above Minimum00525

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

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

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 MPV ES
Difference: 3,750
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda MPV ES
Difference: 3,765
Model Year200620082008
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price28,51529,24532,395
Base Invoice26,37727,27330,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror230  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1,2001,2951,295
Class II trailer hitch450  
All-weather floor mats1205555
Satellite radio430  
Remote start350385385
Sunroof900  
Universal garage door opener70  
Roof rack250  
Sun and Sirius Package 560560
Rear HVAC unit 695285
Third-row seat 875375
Roof rack crossbars 115115
4WD w/low range 2,3202,320
Power-folding third row seats 495495
Quad Bucket Seating Group  795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  1,101
Class II trailer hitch  0
All-weather floor mats  47
Satellite radio  0
Remote start  326
Sunroof  0
Universal garage door opener  0
Roof rack  0
Sun and Sirius Package  476
Rear HVAC unit  243
Third-row seat  319
Roof rack crossbars  97
4WD w/low range  2,111
Power-folding third row seats  421
Quad Bucket Seating Group  676
Total options4,0006,7956,680
Total options3,2695,9135,817
Destination560785785
Total Price33,07536,82539,860
Total Invoice30,20633,97136,780

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelMPVExplorerExplorer
TrimESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
FWD$0  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $300
Rollover sensor $100$100
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Aux input $100$100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$25  
iPod integration $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $50$50
Voice control for audio system $50$50
Voice control for external devices $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$350  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Heated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
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, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $700
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,065$7,050$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,754-5,038

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelMPVExplorer
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in113.7 in
Length189.5 in193.4 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height69.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,754 lb.4,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		53.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		127.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recline75Yes
Folding600Yes
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
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Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recline75Yes
Second-row console250No
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recline75Yes
Folding600Yes
Center armrest(s)50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MPV

Price of the Mazda MPV: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Again, best value when compared to Oditty and Sienna.
2003 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Over $5K cheaper when new versus Toyota or Honda
Price of the Mazda MPV: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Minivan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 fairly expensive given the recent Mazda-5 pricing though should be a bargain on the used market

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr 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
2002 4dr 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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